The Climate Paradox: Why New York City Is Greener Than You Think

Many people see New York City as an environmental problem. Experts argue the opposite: New Yorkers use less energy, drive less, and have smaller carbon footprints than most Americans. But as Superstorm Sandy revealed, coastal cities like NYC may face some of climate change's greatest dangers. This excerpt comes from "The Future of Cities" and installment of "New York: A Documentary Film". Follow New York’s stunning transformation in the decades since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. As the city reckons with multiple major crises, including financial collapse, Superstorm Sandy, and a devastating pandemic, it defies the predictions of doomsayers and rebuilds—emerging each time more resilient. Watch the full film: https://www.pbs.org/show/new-york-a-documentary-film/ This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/@PBS Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PBS/ X: https://twitter.com/PBS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PBS/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbs Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pbs #newyorkcity #hurricane #extremeweather #nyc NEW YORK: A DOCUMENTARY FILM Explore the story of New York from the end of the 20th century through the first quarter of the 21st—one of the most dramatic, demanding and transformational periods in the city’s history. In this two-part follow-up to the landmark 8-part NEW YORK: A DOCUMENTARY FILM, witness an epic portrait of America’s largest city through decades of challenge, growth and change. WATCH: https://www.pbs.org/show/new-york-a-documentary-film/