NYC weather
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NYC WEATHER The weather in New York City (NYC) has been warming up in recent years due to a combination of natural and human-caused factors. The city has experienced a rise in average temperatures of about 3 degrees Fahrenheit over the past century, with most of the warming occurring in the past few decades. One of the primary causes of this warming trend is the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane. These gases trap heat from the sun, leading to a gradual increase in global temperatures. NYC, as a major urban center, contributes significantly to the emissions of these gases through transportation, energy use, and other activities. Another factor contributing to NYC's warming is the urban heat island effect. Cities are typically several degrees warmer than surrounding rural areas due to the absorption of heat by buildings, roads, and other surfaces. As NYC has continued to grow and develop, the amount of pavement and buildings ...