New Yorkers have changed and adapted to their environment in many ways. They have built an expanse of skyscrapers because of the population. Since there is water around parts of New York, humans have built bridges for more efficient transportation. Air pollution from factories and automobiles is a prominent issue. Residents of New York adapt to the environment by using air conditioning and heating. They depend on the Hudson River for transportation. In New York City, many people run, walk, or bike through Central Park. Citizens in the rural areas of New York farm and grow crops. Engineers are forevermore constructing new highways and road systems to improve the great state of New York.