- Climate change puts New Yorkers at risk of extreme heat events; Deaths in thousands predicted by 2080 | If no steps are taken to reduce emissions and adapt to warming, as many as 3,331 people may die every year in New York alone by 2080. http://www.ibtimes.com.au/climate-change-puts-new-yorkers-risk-extreme-heat-events-deaths-thousands-predicted-2080-1519939 56 comments science