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PostSeptember 26, 2019

New York City has big plans—and $20 billion—to save itself from climate change

The New York City mayor's office is making a big investment in order to ensure that the city is protected against extreme heat, sea-level rise, and other impending climate change impacts. In this article, Mike Orcutt, associate editor at MIT Technology Review, explores the commitment of the mayor's office of recovery and resiliency to preparing the city for its future.

Read the full article at: https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614382/new-york-city-has-big-plansan…

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