Go to the BMCC library site – https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/library/
Click on Databases, then on Video Databases, then on Films on Demand. You may need to log-in with your CUNY credentials.
Search for New York Under Threat and look for the full video. After watching it, answer the following questions:
- What is the definition of a hundred-year storm? Why are scientists worried about them?
- What are the 2 problems from climate change facing New York City listed in the movie?
- List and describe at least 3 poor city planning decisions that have led to NYC being at risk from climate change?
- What is the Big U? How will it protect NYC?
- How do oysters help protect NYC?
- What are some ways to make a water-proof building?
- List and describe at least 2 ways that the public transportation system will be protected?
- After watching the movie, do you think NYC will survive climate change challenges in the next 100 years? Why or why not? How do you think the city might change?
