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Climate

A region’s climate is characterized by its usual weather conditions, seasons, and patterns in extreme weather events like heat waves, droughts, and …

Flood Vulnerability Index

The Flood Vulnerability Index estimates the vulnerability to flooding across NYC. It combines information about exposure (estimated flood extents …

2025 NYC Heat-Related Mortality Report

Each summer, on average, more than 500 New Yorkers die prematurely because of hot weather in New York City (NYC). These heat-related deaths account …

2024 NYC Heat-Related Mortality Report

Each summer, on average, an estimated 350 New Yorkers die prematurely because of hot weather in New York City (NYC). These heat-related deaths account …

Public transit creates health

New York City’s public transit system has gotten New Yorkers where they need to go and home again for over a century. For our public transit system to …

Waterways

Healthy waterways are important for both aquatic life and humans who use the water for recreation. We measure the quality of harbor water through two …

Staying safe in cold weather

Cold weather can be dangerous. Here are some tips for staying safe this winter.

Climate and health

Climate, including extreme weather, has a direct impact on health. As NYC’s climate changes, along with the world’s climate, we expect more frequent …

2021 NYC Heat-Related Mortality Report

Summary: Heat Stress Deaths Each summer from 2010-2019, there were, on average,10 heat stress deaths (those caused directly by heat) in New York City …