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    Climate change in New York, New York

    Climate change is affecting locations like New York in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include housing at risk from coastal flooding, more extreme rainfall, and changes to fall foliage.

    Explore these pages to learn how people in New York are at risk in a warming world.


    New York's climate threats in include:

    Explore some ways climate change is affecting New York in fall

    Heavier downpours

    Climate change is supercharging the water cycle, driving heavier rainfall and flood risk.

    Impacts to fall color

    Conditions that trigger fall color are shifting with climate change.

    More intense hurricanes

    Warmer oceans from climate change fuel stronger hurricanes.

    More coastal flooding

    In the U.S., coastal floods now happen three times more often than they did 30 years ago.

    Declining chances of cooler, faster marathons

    Cool temperatures that help runners perform their best are becoming less common.

    More warm fall days

    Fall (September-November) has warmed nationwide since 1970.

    Higher cooling demand for schools

    Hotter summers and longer warm seasons make cooling schools a growing challenge.

    Impacts to food prices

    Extreme events fueled by climate change can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains.

    More graphics about New York and climate change

    Browse climate-related graphics for all seasons localized for New York, available for download and use consistent with our Terms of use.

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