1. PlaNYC is a recently developed program that aims to combat New York City’s most pressing concern- global climate change . PlaNYC Changes in temperature are more dramatic in NYC than in other places around the globe because of many physical differences. PlaNYC offers solutions to this problem by changing the way we use our land, transportation, water and energy systems, and air.

2. A GLOBAL challenge with LOCAL consequences Increasing levels of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere lead to global warming and climate change. Carbon dioxide, which is emitted from cars, power plants, and burning fossil fuels is the most common greenhouse gas. When it becomes trapped in the atmosphere, it traps heat close to the earth. New York City residents can help prevent this by locally reducing the amount of greenhouse gasses emitted. NYC is responsible for the production of 58.3 metric tons of Carbon dioxide. The efficiency of the buildings, the way electricity is generated, and the city’s methods of transportation all contribute to the global problem.

3. Population Growth of Five Boroughs 1970, 2000, 2030 Staten Island Manhattan The Bronx Brooklyn Queens 295,443 1.54 million 1.47 million 2.60 million 1.99 million 443,728 1.54 million 1.33 million 2.47 million 2.23 million 551,906 1.83 million 1.46 million 2.72 million 2.57 million

4. New York City’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Breakdown from 2005

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