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New York 2140
Book • 2017
New York 2140 is set in a future New York City that has been drastically altered by climate change.
The city has experienced a significant rise in sea levels, flooding much of Manhattan and transforming it into a 'Super Venice.
' The novel follows the lives of multiple characters living in the MetLife Tower, which has been adapted to withstand the flooding.
It delves into themes of economic and social change, critiquing capitalism and unregulated financial systems while highlighting the resilience and adaptability of the city's inhabitants.
The story involves various plotlines, including a search for missing residents, attempts to reform the global financial system, and the struggle for housing and resources in a post-climate catastrophe world.
The city has experienced a significant rise in sea levels, flooding much of Manhattan and transforming it into a 'Super Venice.
' The novel follows the lives of multiple characters living in the MetLife Tower, which has been adapted to withstand the flooding.
It delves into themes of economic and social change, critiquing capitalism and unregulated financial systems while highlighting the resilience and adaptability of the city's inhabitants.
The story involves various plotlines, including a search for missing residents, attempts to reform the global financial system, and the struggle for housing and resources in a post-climate catastrophe world.
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Akshat Rathi as a science fiction writer whose work has impacted him, particularly his Mars trilogy and books on climate futures.
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Adam Frank as a really interesting book that looks at New York after sea level has risen.
Adam Frank as a really interesting book that looks at New York after sea level has risen.
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