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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. Learn more about cold weather health risks and get resources to stay …

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 …