NYC Rising
The world’s climate is changing and sea levels are rising. For New York City, Superstorm Sandy in 2012 was a costly wake-up call. Now, more than ever before, the city needs a way to protect its future and make it more resilient after extreme weather events. NYC Rising takes a look at five different solutions New Yorkers are using to fortify their homes and businesses for the future.
NYC Rising: Sealed for Freshness
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S2018 Ep3 | 3m 56s | Learn about an innovative solution to creating energy efficient homes. (3m 56s)
NYC Rising: Power to the Block
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S2018 Ep4 | 5m 10s | An entrepreneur wants to bring clean energy to American inner cities, one block at a time. (5m 10s)
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S2018 Ep2 | 5m 25s | Red Hook residents develop a communication system for when disaster strikes. (5m 25s)
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S2018 Ep1 | 7m 17s | Hunts Point food hub is dangerously vulnerable to climate disaster. Can it be protected? (7m 17s)
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S2018 Ep5 | 5m 2s | One NYC museum constructs a fortress-like system to protect itself from floods. (5m 2s)
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