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
Video has Closed Captions
Learn about an innovative solution to creating energy efficient homes. (3m 56s)
NYC Rising: Power to the Block
Video has Closed Captions
An entrepreneur wants to bring clean energy to American inner cities, one block at a time. (5m 10s)
Video has Closed Captions
Red Hook residents develop a communication system for when disaster strikes. (5m 25s)
Video has Closed Captions
Hunts Point food hub is dangerously vulnerable to climate disaster. Can it be protected? (7m 17s)
Video has Closed Captions
One NYC museum constructs a fortress-like system to protect itself from floods. (5m 2s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship