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New York State Climate Impacts Assessment Chapter 02: New York State's Changing Climate.
Christopher Lamie1, Daniel Bader2, Kathryn Graziano3
1Eastern Research Group, Inc., Concord, Massachusetts, USA.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|December 9, 2024
Summary
New York
Area of Science:
- Climate Science
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Fundamental climate aspects in New York State are already changing.
- These changes are projected to continue and accelerate through the 21st century.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore observed and projected changes in New York's climate variables.
- To assess the impacts of these climate changes on eight key sectors.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of observed climate data for New York State.
- Review of projected changes in temperature, precipitation, and extreme events.
- Assessment of impacts on coastal and inland waters.
Main Results:
- Significant changes in average and extreme air temperatures are observed and projected.
- Associated effects on precipitation patterns and extreme weather events are identified.
- Core properties of New York's coastal and inland waters are impacted by climate shifts.
Conclusions:
- Climate change in New York State is an ongoing and accelerating process.
- Observed and projected climate shifts have wide-ranging impacts across multiple sectors.
- Understanding these changes is crucial for adaptation and mitigation strategies.
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