Do heat vulnerable neighborhoods in New York City experience disproportionate power outages?

Author

Gabrielle Alper, CUNY Hunter CollegeFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-6-2021

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Geography

First Advisor

Peter j Marcotullio

Second Advisor

Marianna Pavlovskaya

Academic Program Adviser

Sean c Ahearn

Abstract

This research examines the implications of power outages on environmental justice communities in New York City by comparing heat vulnerability index rankings and power outage complaints during summer months. This study is distinct in the identification of hotspots, discussions of air conditioning equity and implications for climate resiliency planning.

Comments

To contact the author please send an email to her via gabriellealper@gmail.com

Recommended Citation

Alper, Gabrielle, "Do heat vulnerable neighborhoods in New York City experience disproportionate power outages?" (2021). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/727