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Climate change in New York is getting worse and worse, and could lead to many bad things. New york has many people living in it, which means more work for a sustainable living in it. As you can see from the box on the right, New York has a huge population, which is going up constantly, and as the population goes up, so does the risk of climate change.Temperature will rise and that could also cause many bad affects following it. More people means bigger needs, like water for instance. The city secured water rights, built reservoirs, and constructed transportation systems like water tunnels, giving New Yorkers good supply of fresh, clean, and good tasting water for many years to come[1]. But that won't be good enough as years pass and there's moer demand. This is all effect of Global Warming.
Expected Outcomes
Climate changes usually lead to problems, like the fact that there is always awareness of risk of storm flooding. The sea level could rise, putting all kinds in danger. This would also put danger at risk with all the bridges connecting to boroughs, making transportation a dreadful disaster. Many places in New York would be in great jeopardy if flooded, like bridges and entrances to road and rail tunnels. Especially places like airports: the Holland Tunnel and Lincoln Tunnel, the Passenger Ship Terminal, and others, are in places that could be destroyed if to happen.[2]
The climate change will also affect buildings/structures, wetlands, water supply, health, and energy demand. This is because of the high population and extensive built infrastructure in the region.[3]
The climate change will cause economic problems as well. New York is already paying a work on structures and things to make the city better. But if the sea level rises causing storms and floods, and those cause structure and building damage, then it will cost even more to fix them and rebuild. The government would run out of money after all the after affects[4].
Scientists say...
- Temperatures in New York could rise about 4°F in winter and spring, and a little bit more in summer and fall (from 2-8°F)by the year 2100.
- Sea level along New York coasts is already rising 10 inches per century, and it is likely to rise another 22 inches by the year 2100.
- As heat rises in temperature, there are many more chances of heat related deaths from heat waves.
- There is concern that climate change could increase chances of ground-level ozone, which could cause asthma, lung functions, and other health concerns. Also, it will cause crop fields to be damaged.
- Coastal storms and sea level rise could cause suffer from beach and coast damage.
- Fixing damages could cot alot of money. The costs of raising existing structures already have begun getting bigger, and they could continue throughout the next century.[5]
The Plan
The Mayor of New York tells that they are working on ways to be prepared for climate change, and to help stop it, in better sense. He says, “First, we have to shrink our carbon footprint to slow climate change. Second, we have to adapt to the environmental changes already beginning to take place". They are planning on moving some important structures to higher grounds in case of flooding. They have formed "New York City Panel on Climate Change", and are working on predicting temperature rises, places that would be affected greatly, and finding ways to fix things. They hope protect building and get New Yorkers to help out as much as they can.[6]
See Also
- Climate Change
- Global Warming
- Economics
- Climate change in the United States
- Carbon Dioxide
- Greenhouse gas
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
- New York
References
- ^ McGowan, Alan H. "Time for a 'Climate' Change in New York." Environment 43.3 (April 2001)
- ^ "How will climate change affect the region’s transportation system?" CIESIN . Earth Institute at Columbia University, n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2009. <http://ccir.ciesin.columbia.edu/nyc/ccir-ny_q2d.html>.
- ^ What major climate change impacts are projected for the coming decades? ."CIESIN . Earth Institute at Columbia University , n.d. Web. 16 Oct.2009. <http://ccir.ciesin.columbia.edu/nyc/ccir-ny_q2b.html>
- ^ "What are the projected costs of climate change in the region’s coastal communities and coastal environments?" CIESIN. Earth Institute at Columbia University, n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2009. <http://ccir.ciesin.columbia.edu/nyc/ccir-ny_q2e.html>
- ^ Climate Change in New York.” NextGenerationEarth. The Earth Institute Columbia University, n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2009. <http://www.nextgenerationearth.org/contents/view/40>
- ^ "New York Launches Survival Strategy For Climate Change." The Earth Institute, Columbia University. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2009. <http://www.earth.columbia.edu/articles/view/2228>.