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NYC Blue Zones: Mapping Flood Risk in Formerly Water-Rich Areas | NYC Blue Zones: Mapping Flood Risk in Formerly Water-Rich Areas

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NYC Blue Zones: Mapping Flood Risk in Formerly Water-Rich Areas

A recent study by the New York Botanical Garden has identified over 500 "Blue Zones" within New York City—areas that were historically waterways and are now at increased risk of flooding due to climate change. These zones cover more than on...

NYC Blue Zones: Mapping Flood Risk in Formerly Water-Rich Areas Image via THE CITY - NYC News
A Fifth of NYC Built on Bygone Water Now at Risk: Study Maps City’s ‘Blue Zones’
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