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'Slow motion crisis': Why some of the most populous cities in the U.S. are sinking - PBS NewsHour
According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Cities, 28 of the most populous U.S. cities are sinking. It’s due to a phenomenon called land subsidence, exacerbated in many cases by humans extracting too much groundwater from underground aquifers. Ali Rogin speaks with Grist senior writer Matt Simon to learn more. - Aired on 07/13/2025.
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https://www.usgs.gov/mission-areas/water-resources/science/land-subsidence
It’s hard to get people upset about being chased by a giant killer snail. — “Yeah, OK, whatever…”
It’s hard to get people upset about being chased by a giant killer snail. — “Yeah, OK, whatever…”