A new report warns that climate change could flood over 80,000 homes in New York’s coastal areas in the next 15 years, worsening the city’s housing crisis.
According to a new report, over 80,000 homes in Staten Island, southeast Queens, and suburbs east of New York City could be lost to flooding over the next 15 years, highlighting how climate change could further exacerbate the region’s ongoing housing crisis.
Released on April 7 by the Regional Plan Association, a nonprofit civic group, the report warns that large areas in every borough are expected to become uninhabitable or undevelopable, worsening the already severe housing shortage, which is projected to reach 1.2 million homes.
This report adds to growing concerns about the combined challenges of climate change and housing scarcity in coastal cities across the globe. Alongside such concerns, Climate Central, an organization dedicated to researching the effects of climate change, has created a map highlighting areas most vulnerable to rising waters and coastal flooding. While much can still change with decisive action, these studies underscore the urgency for governments to address the climate crisis. Without intervention, future generations may face the full brunt of these catastrophic consequences.
Original source: https://www.msn.com
https://www.animalagricultureclimatechange.org/floods-in-spain/
