NYC 2050
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NYC 2050: Climate Change and the Future of New York
In this hour-long special, we look ahead to what scientists say our climate will be like four decades from now: warmer and rainier, with a greater likelihood of flooding. Dec 30, 2014
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VIDEO: Making a Change Today Can Help Tomorrow's Climate
We explore what innovators are doing — and what the average citizen can do — to make a difference in the fight against climate change. Oct 18, 2014
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Podcast: When Climate Change Comes to the City of the Future
When New York was built, filling in wetlands and paving over grass with asphalt didn't cause a climate crisis. Now it does. Oct 17, 2014
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VIDEO: Emergency Weather Information Gathering
Processing climate data tells an important story, allowing forecasters to issue weather warnings sooner — when minutes matter most. Oct 17, 2014
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VIDEO: Floodproofing NYC Transit
Reinforced elevator walls, floodgate panels and collection basins below subway vents are being installed in high-risk transit stations. Oct 17, 2014
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Future Storms Could Lead to Financial Disaster
In 2050, a storm comparable to Sandy could cause $90 billion of damage. That's 4.5 times the damage the storm inflicted in 2012—equal to the entire economy of Ecuador. Oct 13, 2014
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Extreme High Tides Could Flood Our City's Streets
The sea level around Manhattan increased a foot over the past century. By 2050, scientists predict it will climb another 18 inches, making mild storms as destructive as hurricanes. Oct 12, 2014
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Forecast Calls for More Rain Than We Can Handle
Current predictions find the New York City of 2050 will have more frequent heavy rainstorms, which means in a city with an aging sewer system, it's going to be messy. Oct 12, 2014
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VIDEO: Potential Power Problems on the Horizon
Utility companies are exploring offshore wind turbines, solar panels and other ways of dealing with the city's growing energy demand when temperatures rise. Oct 12, 2014
