Columbia Climate School professor explains the threats of climate change

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Climate Week is underway in New York City and with it come many protests.

So what toll does climate change have on our city neighborhoods?

Lately, rain leads to floods, storms seem more severe, and heat is extreme.

Jason Smerdon, a Professor of Climate at Columbia Climate School spoke to Eyewitness News Mornings @ 10 about this topic.