New York
New York, Miami and Boston at risk of rising sea levels
Morning summary: More than 1,700 American cities and towns are at risk from rising sea levels, according to a study which says the fate of some cities is already sealed
New York’s Bloomberg proposes $20bn climate adaptation plan
Morning Summary: New storm barriers, flood walls, levies and sand dunes proposed for NYC in response to damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012
Manhattan’s climate change “killing season” to grow
New research predicts a surge in heat-related deaths in epicentre of New York City
New York could be as hot as Bahrain by 2200
Working output could be reduced by 20% in USA if high end predictions of global warming become reality
New York plans to boost electric car charger numbers
Mayor Mike Bloomberg reveals plans for a fifth of new parking slots in the city to have battery chargers – perfect for a Tesla Model S
Mayor Bloomberg: Cities can lead climate change action
New York Mayor praises China, slams coal and says “fracking never killed anyone”
$60bn Hurricane Sandy loss and damage package hangs in balance
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie attacks Federal Government for slow delivery of funds to storm affected areas
Eminem calls for climate action with NYC Times Square message
Music video collaboration between Eminem and Kenyan hip hop group TS1 offers timely reminder to New York’s Christmas shoppers about climate impacts.
New York’s Bloomberg backs Obama on climate change
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Hurricane Sandy: the climate change alert the USA was fearing
The Hurricane Sandy Frankenstorm may not help scientist’s link storm frequency and climate change but it could be a painful demonstration of what New York can expect if extreme weather becomes the norm
All eyes on New York as climate change debate moves to the Big Apple
Week of events lined-up as 123 world leaders gather for the UN General Debate.
Climate change to radically change New York State by 2080
Rising sea levels, increased storms surges and temperature rises will make New York a very different place in 2080, says a new report from Cornell University’s ClimAid group.