How Much Hotter Is NYC’s Heat Island Effect Making Your Neighborhood?
A new report shows that 3.8 million New Yorkers experience temperatures at least 10 degrees hotter because of urban development.
This article was originally published on by THE CITY
The urban character of New York City means some areas are hotter than others — and now, new research shows just how much hotter and for how many people.
More than 6 million New Yorkers — nearly 78% of the city’s population — are exposed to temperatures elevated at least 8 degrees, according to a report released Wednesday by the nonprofit research organization Climate Central. The city as a whole feels about 9.5 degrees hotter for the average New Yorker.