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Thu, 2012-11-01 19:11 — mdmcdonald
The Climate Change working group is focusing on identifying and managing issues regarding climate change in New York

The mission of the Climate Change working group is to identify and manage issues regarding climate change in New York

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Post-Sandy Design Competition: 3C Comprehensive Coastal Communities Competition

Sat, 2013-04-13 19:30 — Kathy Gilbeaux

Organized by students from ORLI (Operation Resilient Long Island) and the New York Institute of Technology, the 3C Comprehensive Coastal Communities Competition aims to address issues facing towns that are vulnerable to, and have been affected by coastal storms.  While post-Sandy rebuilding has begun, little has been done to develop new strategies that will mitigate the impact of future storms – particularly those related to re-zoning and adaptable housing typologies.

Global Warming is Epic, Long-Term Study Says

Thu, 2013-03-14 13:55 — Kathy Gilbeaux

                           (LINKS TO STUDY ABSTRACT AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ARE BELOW)

      

Scientists look at an ice core from the West Antarctic Ice Sheet Divide coring site.  Credit: Thomas Bauska, OSU

CNN - by Ben Brumfield - March 8, 2013

Global warming has propelled Earth's climate from one of its coldest decades since the last ice age to one of its hottest -- in just one century.

A heat spike like this has never happened before, at least not in the last 11,300 years, said climatologist Shaun Marcott, who worked on a new study on global temperatures going back that far.

"If any period in time had a sustained temperature change similar to what we have today, we would have certainly seen that in our record," he said.

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Study Abstract - A Reconstruction of Regional and Global Temperature for the Past 11,300 Years
http://www.sciencemag.org/content/339/6124/1198.abstract

NOAA, USGS: Climate Change Impacts to U.S. Coasts Threaten Public Health, Safety and Economy

Thu, 2013-02-07 22:42 — Kathy Gilbeaux

noaa.gov - January 28, 2013

According to a new technical report, the effects of climate change will continue to threaten the health and vitality of U.S. coastal communities’ social, economic and natural systems. The report, Coastal Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerabilities: a technical input to the 2013 National Climate Assessment, authored by leading scientists and experts, emphasizes the need for increased coordination and planning to ensure U.S. coastal communities are resilient against the effects of climate change.

The recently-released report examines and describes climate change impacts on coastal ecosystems and human economies and communities, as well as the kinds of scientific data, planning tools and resources that coastal communities and resource managers need to help them adapt to these changes.

"Back to the Drawing Board" Advancement by Several Forecasting Experts (NOAA release)

Tue, 2013-02-05 10:08 — Amanda Cole

The following is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) release.
Article submitted by Henry Rodriguez

www.noaa.gov

 In case Superstorm Sandy did not convince risk experts that hurricane categories are not useful predictors of potential storm surge levels, a NOAA executive hammered home the point at a recent insurance conference.

Third Wave Volunteers develop a Tree Initiative and Study in the Rockaways.

Tue, 2012-11-27 00:52 — Albert Gomez

One of the areas in the study:

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http://3dparks.wr.usgs.gov/images/header_graphic_usgsIdentifier_white.jpg

Geology of National Parks, 3D and Photographic Tours

http://3dparks.wr.usgs.gov/nyc/parks/loc69.htm

69. Breezy Point (Gateway National Recreation Area)

Had you planned a visit to Breezy Point before the Civil War you would have been in for a surprise. It did not exist! All the land west of the vicinity of Jacob Riis Park has formed within a little more than a century (Figure 184). This is largely because of the construction of a groin field to protect the beaches at Fort Tilden, and the placement of the Breezy Point jetty to prevent the filling of Rockaway Inlet. The sand has been contributed naturally by the westward longshore drift along the south shore of Long Island, particularly the Rockaway barrier island and sources offshore.

Massive Sink Holes Found in Rockaway, Queens, NY

Wed, 2012-11-21 17:24 — Albert Gomez

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http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-883027

Massive Sink Holes Found in Rockaway, Queens, NY

Background: I am a construction management expert witness and have held the title of and/or worked in the capacity of engineer for over 8 years as well. I went to the 1999 Turkey and the 2010 Haiti earthquakes by myself to help out and had great success. About 6 months ago, I joined the Team Rubicon volunteer group. I flew in to NY from Phoenix on the 8th to join the team at Rockaway.

Prevent Frozen Pipes - Homes Without Heat at Risk as Temperatures Drop

Mon, 2012-11-05 12:43 — admin
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Emergency Management - NY
Climate Change - NY
New York Citizens' Views of the Impact of Superstorm Sandy

In homes without heat, home owners need to make sure their pipes are empty.  Water that's left in pipes, when frozen, will expand and potentially crack the pipes leading to damage that could have been prevented.

If you don't have heat in your home, get in touch with a plumber or emergency worker and make sure they blow out your pipes.

Superstorm Sandy may lead to landfill gas explosions

Mon, 2012-11-05 11:20 — Albert Gomez

Superstorm Sandy may lead to landfill gas explosions

Superstorm Sandy may Create More Landfill Gas Explosions, Engineer Says

More landfill gas migration explosion incidents may now occur as a result of Superstorm Sandy, according to one industry engineer.

The region affected by the severe storm has one of the largest concentrations of old abandoned landfill sites in the world, said waste management engineer Steve Last, who has investigated landfill gas migration explosion incidents, worked for Houston-based Waste Management Inc. and done other consulting.  He said in a news release there are “undoubtedly many thousands of such sites.

PwC: Supply Chains Threatened by Six-Degree Global Warming

Mon, 2012-11-05 11:15 — Albert Gomez

PwC: Supply Chains Threatened by Six-Degree Global Warming

Risk ready: New approaches to environmental and social change

Some 85 percent of companies have more complex supply chains as a result of globalization, and adjusted climate forecasts mean businesses should expect climate change to have an even more destructive effect than previously assumed on supply chains, assets and infrastructure, according to two reports from PricewaterhouseCoopers.

The first PwC report, 10 Minutes – Risk ready: New approaches to environmental and social change, says many companies now view preparation for climate change as not only an indicator of resilience, but also as a competitive advantage.

The report, published as the northeast begins recovering from Hurricane Sandy, says the ability to anticipate — and plan for — potential weather disasters is vital. Companies should embed sustainability practices into their business models to mitigate the risks associated with these major weather events.

As Storm Recovery Continues, Looking to the Future

Fri, 2012-11-02 19:55 — Maeryn Obley

GOES-13 satellite image captured on Oct. 31 at 1240 UTC. Credit: NASA GOES Project.

Image: GOES-13 satellite image captured on Oct. 31 at 1240 UTC. Credit: NASA GOES Project.

sciencefriday.com - November 2nd, 2012

Communities along the East Coast are reeling from the impact of Hurricane Sandy, dealing with electric outages, flooded streets, damaged sewage plants, and fractured transportation lines. Can cities rebuild stronger, more resilient infrastructure to weather the storms of the future?

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