New York Times: There’s a reason heat waves feel hotter in New York City: Concrete. And here in the city, we have a lot of it. Our buildings, roads and sidewalks absorb the heat from the sun and then release it, a process known as the “urban heat island effect.” A 2023 study on the phenomenon reported […]
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Washington Post: Nearly a year after catastrophic flooding struck Vermont, the city of Barre confronts the overwhelming task of steeling itself for the next climate disaster. Two bridges need to be raised. Barre’s north end “literally needs to be rebuilt,” said Mayor Thom Lauzon, who was recently elected and now oversees the city’s recovery. Of the
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6sqft: The new park is part of the State and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-funded Rebuild by Design project, which combats flooding caused by heavy rain, a phenomenon becoming more frequent due to climate change.
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The City: In 2023, 7,344 one- to three-family homes sold across New York City — over $3.6 billion in sales — occurred in places that face likely flooding before the end of a 30-year mortgage, according to a new report from the nonprofit Rebuild by Design. Those properties are located within or right near zones projected
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In a stark revelation of the escalating climate crisis, Rebuild by Design’s latest analysis of housing and climate data reveals that homes sold in New York City in 2023 – worth $3.6 billion – face a high risk of flooding before their 30-year mortgages are paid off. Selling Flood Risk: NYC highlights the vulnerability of
Manchester Journal: In Vermont, according to the research organization, Rebuild by Design, “fourteen counties were hit hard by a historic flood in July 2023, resulting in extensive property damage, closure of 100+ roads, and significant damage to rail lines.” Between 2011-2021 seventeen climate-related disasters swept through Vermont causing billions of dollars in damages. The next
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Staten Island Advance — The Living Breakwaters are in the final stretch of its $114 million project — and kayakers recently got to find out just how effective they really are. On May 19, around 30 people gathered to chat and ‘yak on the rocky beach of Conference House Park down Page Avenue. The event,
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The Adirondack Almanack: A suite of environmental bills passed in the state Senate recently to mark last month’s Earth Day. One measure, delivered to the Assembly last week, could result in a multi-million annual grant for the North Country to help with disasters caused by extreme weather. The money is anticipated under the Climate Superfund Act introduced
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PBS: Flooding is getting worse, and not just from hurricanes or rising tides, but from increased heavy rainfall. In this episode, we dive into the changing landscape of flood hazards. First, we journey to New York, to visit Hoboken, New Jersey, and Hollis, Queens, two communities facing different flood challenges. Then, we explore First Street’s
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As the practice of climate adaptation grows organically across New York State and around the world, the planning and implementation of climate resilience measures remains challenging.
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