Blue Zones Map Reveals NYC's Flood Risks
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Researchers from the New York Botanical Garden unveiled a groundbreaking study on Blue Zones across the citys five boroughs, revealing over five hundred wet spots that cover more than one-fifth of New York Citys land. These zones, which were once marshes and streams, are expected to flood more due to climate change. The study, published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, highlights the importance of focusing on flood risks and building resilience in these areas. Neighborhoods like the Rockaways, Hollis in Queens, and The Hole near sea level are particularly affected. City agencies are taking action with buyouts, restoring natural water flow, and adding rain gardens and storm drains. As climate change intensifies, experts emphasize the need to scale up parks, ecosystems, and zoning shifts to protect lives and homes.
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