The devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy has sparked a discussion about the potential effects of global warming and the need for storm barriers in New York Harbor. Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Michael Bloomberg have both attributed the severity of Sandy to climate change. Cuomo has even suggested the idea of building a levee in the harbor to protect the city. While some experts deny that there is enough evidence to directly link global warming to the storm, the recent destructive weather events in the US, including Hurricane Irene, have raised concerns about climate change. Cuomo stated that the frequency of extreme weather incidents has drastically increased, and denying the change in weather patterns would be denying reality. Bloomberg also acknowledged the severity of recent storms and emphasized the need to address the issue, regardless of whether it is directly linked to global warming. The construction of New York City was not designed to anticipate such situations, and with its low elevation, the city is vulnerable to flooding. Al Gore joined the conversation, describing Hurricane Sandy as a warning sign and calling for immediate action to combat climate change. Two possible connections between global warming and the storm’s impact are the rising sea levels that increase the risk of coastal flooding and the warm air in the Atlantic Ocean that intensifies storms. However, some experts argue that the connection between climate change and Hurricane Sandy is not supported by scientific evidence. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has previously stated that there is little proof that global warming worsens tropical storms and hurricanes.
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