气候变化对一些纽约人来说是个难题

burden – n. a weight that causes a problem

tide – n. the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean that is caused by the pull of the Sun and the Moon on the Earth

emission – n. the act of producing or sending out something such as energy or gas from a source

detective – n. an investigator

benefit – n. a good or helpful result or effect

panel – n. a group of people who answer questions, give advice or opinions about something, or take part in a discussion for an audience

submerge – v. to make something go under the surface of water

global – adj. involving the entire world

regular - adj. happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way : occurring every day, week, month, etc.

residents - n. someone who lives in a particular place