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Why are the world’s cities sinking?

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Combatting Sinking Cities: Strategies and Challenges

The chapter explores the impacts of land subsidence on coastal areas using examples like Chesapeake Bay, highlighting issues like erosion, flooding, and uninhabitable houses. It delves into the challenges faced by sinking cities like Jakarta and Tokyo due to groundwater extraction, discussing potential solutions ranging from accommodation to reclaiming land from the sea. Futuristic ideas such as floating cities are considered as innovative approaches to address the complexities of sinking cities amidst environmental changes.

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