January 23, 2004, Hour One: New York City in 2050

Science Friday > Archives > 2004 > January > January 23, 2004:
Hour Two: New York City in 2050

This hour, we'll take a look at what New York City might be like in the year 2050, after a century of human-induced climate change. What could a warming planet mean for this city and its people?

Plus, can taking action towards sustainable design--from green office buildings to living roofs--ensure a better future for the Big Apple? Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (3-4 Eastern), and share your opinions online in our Listeners' Lounge (registration required).

Guests:
Rick Cook
Partner
Cook + Fox Architects
New York, New York

Cynthia Rosenzweig
Adjunct Senior Research Scientist.
Center for Climate Systems Research
Columbia University
Research Scientist
NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies
New York, New York

Patrick Kinney
Associate Professor of Clinical Public Health
Department of Environmental Health Sciences
Mailman School of Public Health
Columbia University
New York, New York

Joyce Rosenthal
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Urban Planning
Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
Senior Staff Associate
Department of Environmental Health Sciences
Mailman School of Public Health
Columbia University
New York, New York

This segment produced by Karin Vergoth

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If you would like to recieve a copy of the MetroEast Coast Assessment Report on CD, please contact:
Cynthia Rosenzweig
Goddard Institute for Space Studies
2880 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
212-678-5562 (phone) 212-678-5648 (fax)
crosenzweig@giss.nasa.gov

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