New York City Faces Long-Term Flooding Threat Due to Rising Seas

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that large sections of New York City, especially Queens and lower Manhattan, are at risk of permanent flooding by mid-century. Based on FEMA flood maps and sea level rise projections, up to 426,000 residents could be affected by 2050, making long-term adaptation and relocation planning increasingly urgent.