San Antonio Faces Growing Risk from Sinking Ground: What It Means for the City’s Future

By Douglas McIntyre  •  May 9, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the growing issue of San Antonio sinking due to the depletion of groundwater for drinking and agriculture. With much of the city at risk of destabilization in the coming decades, buildings, homes, and infrastructure could suffer significant damage.

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