25% Of New York City Could Be Under Water

By Douglas McIntyre  •  December 3, 2025

In a storm with high winds and high tide in low-lying areas, a large part of New York City could be flooded. The city would need to spend an extraordinary amount to prevent this. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of C,limatecris247 explains.

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