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The 10 Most Likely Real-Life Catastrophes

“Disasters — explosions, plane crashes, ship sinkings, major fires­ — we’ve had aplenty, but never a mor­tal blow.”

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Kurt Vonnegut “Celebrates” Earth Day

“Now polluters are looked upon as ordinary Joes just doing their jobs. In the future, they will be looked upon as swine”

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Hudson River Development Could Stick Taxpayers With Cost of Storm Repairs

The pricey expansion of Hudson River Park would include several private development projects in a flood zone — and the city and state may be left on the hook if another Sandy strikes

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New York Will Drown Long Before It Freezes

Fears that a slowing Gulf Stream will cause a “Day After Tomorrow” catastrophe only distract us from the surer disaster: rising sea levels

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Winter Apparently Just Lasts Forever Now

Global warming means colder, snowier springs, because Gaia hates us

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Prospect Park Is Car-Free at Last

After 150 years, a win for Frederick Law Olmsted’s belief in the restorative power of nature

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