New York City is Sinking. Yes, Sinking
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that New York City is experiencing gradual land subsidence, a widespread issue among U.S. cities. While coastal flooding has long been a concern, the slow sinking of the ground now threatens infrastructure like skyscrapers, roads, and tunnels—posing a multibillion-dollar challenge for the future.
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