1. Introduction
Climate change is a big challenge in the world today. The situation in New York City presents a threat to the country's economic growth and development.
Relate the global context of the phenomenon to come up with overview of its estimated impact
Validate the phenomenon as defined and its relation to the everyday man’s activities
1.1. Thesis: Climate change in New York City has a great burden on the economic development of the country and the globe at large.
1.2. Definition of terms
Climate change can be defined in different ways by different scholars.
Establish the various associated with climate change
Clearly define each term and the role they play in climate change.
1.3. History of development of climate change
The history of the menace dates back to man's history of technological development. The situation can be analyzed from the perspective of various scholars and the authorities' reports. The current situation can be validated from the database in the government sectors.
Establish the origin of climate change- how it started
Provide a framework hierarchy.
1.4. Factors for the development
Several factors have been attributed to the trend witnessed in climate change pattern. These range from human activities to industrial development. The bottom line lies in the depletion of the stratospheric components that shield the harmful UV rays of the sun. The human activities depleting the natural set up of the resources contribute a great deal.
Explain the human factors contributing to climate change
Explain the various natural factors
Establish recommendation to avoid the phenomenon.
1.5. Problem justification in the city.
The problem is justified in the trend witnessed in the city. It not only result in a negative effect on several sectors, but also affect the human population. The focus of the study is to investigate the factors contributing to this burden. The following content will then describe the previous findings and the current scenario.
2. The body
This part will involve the reviewed literature on the findings by previous scholars and the recommendations made.
2.1. Literature Review
So many authors have carried research on the topic. Qualitative survey and review of this data can help in establishing the validity of the concept behind the same phenomenon and enable us to develop projections forecast results in the trend.
Gather the data on climate change evidence
Compare the various data findings in the literary records
Analyze the results and develop personal perception on the phenomenon.
2.2. Method used
The analysis of such data requires both qualitative and quantitative studies.
Established methods of data collection
Ways to evaluate data accuracy.
Methods of data storage and analysis.
Methods of presenting data.
2.3 Findings and Recommendation
How the findings correlate with the current scenario
What the authorities are currently doing to change the situation
What can be done further
Conclusion
Climate change in the New York City is indeed a great threat to the country's economic development. This study will help to establish the factors that accelerate the situation and how they can be avoided. This phenomenon is a global threat that needs a global attention as well in the event of environmental management and economic development in the world.
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