The articles in this research package provide the real science for Post York by James Romberger, edited & published by Karen Berger for Berger Books at Dark Horse Comics. They offer insights into what New York would really be like after a major flooding event.
While warming and increasingly acidic ocean water will provide existing pathogens a greater foothold in New York City over time, another relevant consideration is the emergence of ‘zombie viruses.’
Aside from the climate crisis threatening food production by destabilizing growing regions, sea level rise will distress the infrastructure used to bring that food into New York City.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy the loss of life and property highlighted that the proximity to water, which had once made New York City a global economic powerhouse had become a liability and preventative action would be required. Sandy’s destructive power can largely be attributed to a storm surge of about 9 ft.
All of the issues addressed in the previous volumes- overheating, water loss, and energy waste- affect tenants just as much as they do building owners. As a result, the City of New York has laid out more public-private partnerships aimed at boosting the autonomy of individual tenants and achieving economic justice.
One of the best ways to fight the burdensome electricity costs associated with inefficient building systems is through on-site power generation. Though installation may be initially intimidating, three programs exist to aid New Yorkers in creating clean, independent electricity that they may profit from by selling it back to the grid.
NYC building owners can save money, save water, and save energy with the support of new incentive programs.
Building owners can help themselves and their tenants reduce energy costs and manage energy loss. The NYC Retrofit Accelerator and other programs pave the way.
Plan ahead so you can save money and cool down with owner-friendly incentive programs by organizations such as NYC Cool Roofs, ConEd, NYSERDA.
In this exclusive interview, Alexandra talks about sustainability trends she is noticing as a board member of SmartUp Accelerator and Science Park Borås. She also gives valuable advice to sustainability SMEs and startups. This is part two of a two-part interview with Alexandra.
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