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The Army Corps and NYC criticized for ignoring local voices in climate resilience efforts

The Army Corps and NYC criticized for ignoring local voices in climate resilience efforts

New York City’s environmental justice activists are frustrated by the lack of input in climate resilience projects, saying the Army Corps often focuses too much on protecting real estate and storm surge rather than broader flood risks.

Lauren Dalban reports for Inside Climate News.

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Boston and New York take different approaches to stormwater management

Boston and New York take different approaches to stormwater management

Boston and New York City are addressing increasing sewer overflows caused by climate change with contrasting strategies: Boston is separating stormwater from sewage, while New York is investing in green infrastructure.

Angelica Ang reports for Grist.

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Many New York City neighborhoods face high heat vulnerability this summer

Many New York City neighborhoods face high heat vulnerability this summer

As New York City braces for another hot summer, 80 neighborhoods are identified as highly vulnerable to heat, with many of these areas being low-income communities or communities of color.

Alastair Lee Bitsóí reports for Inside Climate News.

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New York City's compost project ends due to budget cuts

New York City's compost project ends due to budget cuts

Mayor Eric Adams' budget cuts have ended New York City's 30-year-old composting program, affecting community farms, gardens, and green jobs.

Angelica Ang reports for Civil Eats.

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Snakes, spores and sewage: Life in the N.Y.C. neighborhood ‘the Hole’

The small neighborhood on the border of Brooklyn and Queens has a colorful history but an uncertain future because of climate change.
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What mapping every tree in New York City reveals

We built a 3-D digital twin of New York City’s entire tree canopy to show how the shade they cast isn’t shared equitably across different neighborhoods.
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Why smaller storms are growing more fearsome, more often

The Friday storm that produced vast flooding in New York City started out earlier in the week as an unremarkable — if unpredictable — weather system.
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