New York is particularly vulnerable to extreme storms. Here’s why
2021-09-03 05:18
Three-fourths of the city is covered by impervious surfaces like asphalt, which means runoff is channeled into streets and sewers rather than being absorbed by the landscape. And the city’s century-old subway system was not designed for a warming climate.
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