Ecosystems are not static — they evolve in response to changing conditions. In New York City, we’re seeing that play out in real time: unexpected insects emerging, plant life responding to higher humidity, and urban wildlife adjusting their behaviors to match new patterns.

This shift comes with serious consequences, including a heightened risk of multiple types of flooding: flash floods from extreme rainfall, tidal flooding from rising seas, and storm surges worsened by more intense hurricanes.

A sinking neighborhood plus rising tides equals an elevated flood risk—especially when major storms roll through, as they’re expected to this week.

In an unprecedented turn of events, New York City found itself in a state of emergency as torrential rain swept through the city, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Climate change is a global phenomenon which is affecting the entire planet, and its impacts are being felt in various ways.