This document provides an overview of climate science and climate change impacts in New York. It discusses the basics of climate science including greenhouse gases and climate feedback loops. It then summarizes observed changes in New York's climate such as rising temperatures, especially in winter, and more variable precipitation patterns with heavier rainfall events. The impacts of these changes for New York include more frequent heat waves, short term drought, and flooding. The document outlines strategies for climate mitigation to reduce causes of climate change and climate adaptation to reduce impacts through increasing resilience, accommodating changes, and strategic relocation.
Presentation by Dr. Jonathan J. Cole, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Starting in its earliest development, limnology has tended to view lakes as rather isolated from their terrestrial watersheds. This view of lakes as microcosms (Forbes 1887) proved useful in some ways, but it failed to help explain phenomena such as eutrophication which is driven by the external input of nutrients. While the study of limiting nutrients has fully embraced the watershed for decades, the study of C cycling in lakes has maintained a somewhat microcosm viewpoint. This is a viewpoint in which organic C is envisioned as being formed almost entirely by photosynthesis within the system (autochthonous sources); exogenous sources are largely ignored, downplayed, or assumed to be refractory. A number of disparate research threads in recent decades have completely overturned this view.
Presented by Dr. Shailesh Nayak Key-note Address at Achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Strengthening Science of Climate Resilience, Multi-Stakeholders
Presentation given by Chris Swain, Water Quality Advocate at the Opening Session on Monday, January 25, 2010 during the 2010 NEWEA Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts
A talk about the climate history of earth, and what may have effected it. Given as part of the exam in Climate Physics course at the University of Aarhus
Presentation by Dr. Jonathan J. Cole, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Starting in its earliest development, limnology has tended to view lakes as rather isolated from their terrestrial watersheds. This view of lakes as microcosms (Forbes 1887) proved useful in some ways, but it failed to help explain phenomena such as eutrophication which is driven by the external input of nutrients. While the study of limiting nutrients has fully embraced the watershed for decades, the study of C cycling in lakes has maintained a somewhat microcosm viewpoint. This is a viewpoint in which organic C is envisioned as being formed almost entirely by photosynthesis within the system (autochthonous sources); exogenous sources are largely ignored, downplayed, or assumed to be refractory. A number of disparate research threads in recent decades have completely overturned this view.
Presented by Dr. Shailesh Nayak Key-note Address at Achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Strengthening Science of Climate Resilience, Multi-Stakeholders
Presentation given by Chris Swain, Water Quality Advocate at the Opening Session on Monday, January 25, 2010 during the 2010 NEWEA Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts
A talk about the climate history of earth, and what may have effected it. Given as part of the exam in Climate Physics course at the University of Aarhus
The year 2014 tied with 2010 as the warmest year on record for the last century. The melting of Greenland, mountain glaciers, and thermal expansion is raising sea levels four times faster than in 1900. Sea level rises of 2 to 6 feet are predicted by the end of the century. Flood highs from hurricanes Sandy and Katrina were ~ 10 feet.
The article “Treading Water” in the February 2015 "National Geographic" tells how Dutch Docklands LLC sees profit not loss from rising sea levels. They are building floating homes in Miami, FL. A floating classroom could assure ASPEC’s long-term future. It would provide a place to meet in the event of flooding by the 10-foot ocean surges that accompany hurricanes.
Dr. Carr describes how increasing greenhouse gases, mostly carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels, trap the radiation that is warming our planet. Advances in non-carbon emitting energy sources can reduce global warming. Solar PV panels are now generating electricity at $0.07/kWhr, less than the national utility average of $0.12kWhr. Rising sea levels are a better measure of global warming than atmospheric temperature, as 90% of our planet’s heat content is in our oceans.
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Badlands National Park Isotopic Record of Climate Change Across the Eocene-Ol...Michelle Mullin
A stable isotopic record was obtained from paleosols in the Badlands National Park across the Chadronian-Orellan NALMA (Eocene-Oligocene). Results indicate a decoupling of the terrestrial and marine responses to global climate change. Tectonic forces and micro-climate regimes appear to have a strong influencing role in the mid-continent. This presentation represents the Defense for the degree of Master of Science in Geology, November 10, 2010.
Slides on basics of Global warming and how we can combat it.
Individually and as a Society
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The year 2014 tied with 2010 as the warmest year on record for the last century. The melting of Greenland, mountain glaciers, and thermal expansion is raising sea levels four times faster than in 1900. Sea level rises of 2 to 6 feet are predicted by the end of the century. Flood highs from hurricanes Sandy and Katrina were ~ 10 feet.
The article “Treading Water” in the February 2015 "National Geographic" tells how Dutch Docklands LLC sees profit not loss from rising sea levels. They are building floating homes in Miami, FL. A floating classroom could assure ASPEC’s long-term future. It would provide a place to meet in the event of flooding by the 10-foot ocean surges that accompany hurricanes.
Dr. Carr describes how increasing greenhouse gases, mostly carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels, trap the radiation that is warming our planet. Advances in non-carbon emitting energy sources can reduce global warming. Solar PV panels are now generating electricity at $0.07/kWhr, less than the national utility average of $0.12kWhr. Rising sea levels are a better measure of global warming than atmospheric temperature, as 90% of our planet’s heat content is in our oceans.
You can learn more at www.RiskyBusiness.org.
Badlands National Park Isotopic Record of Climate Change Across the Eocene-Ol...Michelle Mullin
A stable isotopic record was obtained from paleosols in the Badlands National Park across the Chadronian-Orellan NALMA (Eocene-Oligocene). Results indicate a decoupling of the terrestrial and marine responses to global climate change. Tectonic forces and micro-climate regimes appear to have a strong influencing role in the mid-continent. This presentation represents the Defense for the degree of Master of Science in Geology, November 10, 2010.
Slides on basics of Global warming and how we can combat it.
Individually and as a Society
water acidity level check- https://amzn.to/3qEGqLE
plant based recipe- https://d1300j0ongvp9t9jr3ull-5r55.hop.clickbank.net/
Best offer for reducing green house effect - eco friendly bags
https://amzn.to/3jAgxuQ
electric bike and battery recondition
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http://bit.do/fReSD
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A review of climate science basics, climate change in NY, ecotoxicology and flooding, communities working toward resiliency, flood adaptation and how to get involved.
Presented to NYU Ecotoxicology graduate level course, 2014
Audience: graduate students
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Elizabeth Murphy, climate outreach specialist, NYS DEC Hudson River Estuary Program and Cornell University explains the basics of climate science and climate projections for New York State. She also introduces mitigation and adaptation techniques.
How and why our climate is changing in the Hudson ValleyLibby Zemaitis
This slide deck brings the reader through the basics of climate science and the climate projections for New York State, with a brief introduction to mitigation and
adaptation, and how you can get involved. Libby Murphy, Climate Outreach Specialist, DEC Hudson River Estuary Program/Cornell University
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A training module to introduce College Lecturers and School Teachers to the subject of Climate Education and Live Projects that they can do in their institution and elsewhere
Designing for waterfront resilience in Hudson Riverfront communitiesLibby Zemaitis
The Climate-Adaptive Design (CAD) Studio links Cornell students in landscape architecture with flood-risk Hudson Riverfront communities to explore design alternatives for more climate resilient, beautiful and connected waterfront areas.
http://wri.cals.cornell.edu/hudson-river-estuary/climate-change-hudson-river-estuary/climate-adaptive-design
Visions for a Flood Resilient Waterfront: Examples from the Kingston Floodin...Libby Zemaitis
In NYS, we're convening Municipal Waterfront Flooding Task Forces so community members can do a deep dive into their flood risks, vulnerability and adaptation options. The process includes a Cost Benefit Analysis of adaptation scenarios and culminates in a final report and recommendations. You can learn about our process in Kingston, NY here.
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Managing Stormwater in the Hudson Valley: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Permeabl...Libby Zemaitis
Stormwater management is a priority in New York State that is gaining attention due to increased intense precipitation from climate change and increased urban development. The state has adopted stricter regulations that are driving the adoption of green infrastructure. Municipalities, schools, and private firms are already installing permeable pavement in the Hudson Valley, but there is a lack of robust, unbiased economic analyses of the technology found in the peer-reviewed literature. This thesis uses existing models and empirical studies to create a cost-benefit analysis model for permeable pavement in the Hudson Valley. The model estimates the five primary costs and benefits of permeable pavement as outlined in the literature: installation cost, operating and maintenance cost, runoff reduction benefit, pollutant removal benefit, and deicing reduction benefit. The initial analysis of a hypothetical one-acre permeable parking lot yielded a significant positive net present value. Despite various weaknesses, this model is a significant improvement on previous models in a new amalgam of more singular and unbiased studies of permeable pavement. Future work could include a transformation of this model into user-friendly online tool for prospective adopters to better understand the balance of costs and benefits of permeable pavement in the Hudson Valley and beyond.
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The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
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This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
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Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
1. Climate Basics
Marist College Summer Institute
Libby Murphy
Hudson River Estuary Program/Cornell WRI
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
2. Outline
• The Hudson River Estuary Program
• My background
• Basics of climate science
• Climate change in New York
• Climate mitigation
• Climate adaptation
• Field trip!
3. Hudson River Estuary
Program
Core Mission
• Ensure clean water
• Protect and restore fish, wildlife, and their
habitats
• Provide water recreation and river access
• Adapt to climate change
• Conserve world-famous scenery
4. How I got here
• Hudson Valley native
• M.S. Climate Science and Policy, Bard College (2014)
• M.B.A. in Sustainability, Bard College (2014)
• B.A., Geology, Vassar College (2008)
• Compton Mentor Fellow
• Theodore Gordon Flyfisher Scholar
• Adolph Sutro Fellow
• Work in climate outreach, renewable energy start ups
11. The long- and short-term carbon cycles
Rock reservoir
50 x 106 Gt*
Limestone
Organic carbon in sedimentary rocks
long-term
40 x 106
10 x 106
Fossil fuels
4.7 x 103
(coal = 4.0 x 103)
Marine carbonate sediments
World ocean
2.5 x
103
40 x 103
Dissolved inorganic carbon
39 x 103
Dissolved organic carbon
0.66 x 103
Organic carbon in soils and terrestrial sediments
short-term
Sizes of the
carbon
reservoirs
1.6 x 103
Organic carbon in permafrost
0.9 x 103
Atmospheric CO2
0.73 x 103
Living biomass
0.66 x 103
*Gt = gigatons = 109 metric tons
Sources: Kump et al., 2004; Zimov et al., 2006; others
12. Short-term carbon cycle
ocean
40,000 Gt C
97 Gt C/yr
atmosphere
730 Gt C
101 Gt C/yr
118 Gt C/yr
121 Gt C/yr
living things
660 Gt C
permafrost
900 Gt C
soils/sediments
1600 Gt C
The surface reservoirs
14. one-way flow from long- to short-term reservoirs
8.0 Gt C/yr
ocean
40,000 Gt C
97 Gt C/yr
atmosphere
730 Gt C
101 Gt C/yr
118 Gt C/yr
121 Gt C/yr
living things
660 Gt C
permafrost
900 Gt C
soils/sediments
1600 Gt C
The surface reservoirs
fossil fuels
4700 Gt C
sedimentary rocks
50 million Gt C
Long-term cycle
deep reservoirs
22. Increasing temperatures
Since 1970:
•Global annual average temp. up nearly 1°F
•US annual average temp. up 1.8°F
•New York annual average temp. up nearly 2°F
•New York winter temperatures up almost 5°F
35. What is climate mitigation?
• Mitigation = reduce the severity of an issue/problem
• Climate mitigation = reduce the severity of climate change
• Reducing the causes of climate change
• Some definitions: efficient, renewable, low-impact, carbonneutral, green buildings
38. What is climate adaptation?
• Adaptation= to adapt to new conditions
• Climate adaptation= to adapt to the impacts of climate change
• Reducing the impacts of climate change
• Some definitions: resilience, accommodate, fortify, retreat
51. Example of Accommodate
Kingston waterfront
Simulation: elevated sea level (low tide), vegetated
revetment, floodproofed buildings
52. Example of Strategic Relocation
Kingston waterfront
Simulation: elevated sea level (low tide), strategic retreat
Editor's Notes
Longer-term average weatherCan talk about it on varying scales –regional, continental, or whole worldPart of larger planetary system
Physical characteristics, chem comp, Earth’s orbit and much more determines the state of our climate systemThese 5 spheres are always exchanging materials through decomposition, photosynthesis, sedimentation, volcanization and many more processes.Last 2.5 million years were characterized by: glacial and inter-glacial cycles of 40-100K years eachClick –the climate is always changing, one reason: milankovitch cyclesD: Other reasons?
We know that by looking at ice cores that capture the comp of our atmosphere back in time.High correlation between CO2 and tempDriven by largely changes in earth’s orbit but amplified by CO2 levels in the atmosphere
That brings me to the C cycle. You can’t talk about the earth’s climate without discussing carbonThe C Cycle refers to the path of C through earth’s 5 spheres.Some are sinks, some are sources
The ocean is by far the largest surface reservoir for carbon.
Moving fossil carbon, which is in long-term cycle, to the short-term cycle
The burning of fossil fuels represents a one-way flow of carbon from the long- to the short-term reservoirs.The problem is there a one way flow, thanks to the ocean absorbed a lot, now becoming more acidic, ability to is slowing down
Like insulation in a houseFeedbacks that regulate or exacerbate – melting ice, increased veg.
IPCC – leading authorityWhat’s good: we control emissionsEmissions scenarios: pop, tech and affluenceWhat’s bad: we’re on the steepest track, quality of life, chinaOf course, many uncertainties: Complex earth system, feedbacks, sinks, sources
More extreme weather, more drought, more flood, higher Ts, etc…
Changes -- risksThrough historical data and modeling to highlight three primary climate hazards that NYS has and will continue to face.
One of our state’s best temp record is from the sewage plant in Pok. It goes back over a hundred years.They have measured and recording temperatures at the Poughkeepsie Sewage Treatment Plant for over 100 years. This serves as evidence of increasing average temps in the Mid-Hudson Valley.
Heavy downpour events have become more frequent in recent decades in New York State 74% since 1960. Projections indicate total annual precipitation is projected to increase only slightly. Overall, we can expect more dry periods intermixed with heavy rain events and decreased snow cover in the winter.
Here are annual precipitation data for Pok since 1895. You can see there’s more variability across years.-lines not statistically significant, just show how the range of precip has increased over time. More recently we see wetter years intermixed with drier years. Earlier in the century variation much smaller.
Risks
If you live in a house for 30 yrs (the typical mortgage), there is a 30% chance you will experience a 100-yr flood
Remember the estimates??Present day, with 100 year flood72” SLR will be like the 100 year flood all of the time
So, now that we all understand the potential of our future climate here in NYS, what can we do about it?
One way of protecting ourselves is to build in resilience. One definition is: It’s the ability to live and thrive under a wide range of conditions.Being able to adapt to change, minimize damage and bounce back quickly.Photo source: http://www.smhcs.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/blog-resilient.jpg
Hurricanes Irene and Sandy focused our attention on flooding risks in NYS. Right here in Kingston we have serious flooding risks along the waterfront. Here is a photo from Irene, you can see the maritime museum and the steelhouse.Point out Rondout, HR, street. Not just riverfront but waterfront. Applies to tributary communities.More pics?
Once they understand the risks they can start to imagine solutions. In general, you can think of three overarching adaptation routes: you can protect, accommodate, or retreat. Which strategies you choose will be determined by the values and goals of your community. Think about issues like economic development, recreation, security and ecological resources.
Protecting means building hard barriers between you and the water. This has been the majority of our flooding solutions in the past. The problem is, they only protect up to a certain point and can lead to a false sense of security. This is a levee in NOLA.Is this really Beacon?
Accommodate means living with the water and reducing its impact. Here is an example of a permeable park that allows water storage and inundation. On the right is the riverwalk in Tarrytown that is designed to flood but also allows for human enjoyment and recreation along the river.
This is an example of flooding accommodation right here in Kingston.
Finally, there is strategic retreat where people move built spaces out of the high risk flood zones. This is happening now in Staten Island where whole communities are accepting buyouts to relocate.Is that pic from Cold Spring?
This is the same stretch of buildings as in the CBA model
Bulkhead. Expensive, may eventually be overtopped
Vegetated revetment, floodproofed buildings.
You can imagine a scenario where damage has become so costly and repetitive that relocation makes economic sense. Notice higher elevation homes in the back. This can still become a recreational destination and provide economic benefits.