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The Race Against Time: Can China Save Its Coastal Cities From Disappearing Underwater?

The Race Against Time: Can China Save Its Coastal Cities From Disappearing Underwater?

A new study paints a concerning picture for China’s major coastal cities. The research reveals that a combination of factors, including groundwater extraction and building weight, is causing these cities to sink at an alarming rate. This subsidence, coupled with rising sea levels, threatens to put hundreds of millions of people at risk of flooding within the next century. The...

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