
Sinking Cities
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Sinking Cities: Challenges and Solutions
This chapter examines the global phenomenon of urban subsidence, with a focus on the impact of rapid development and groundwater extraction in cities like Jakarta and Mexico City. It highlights the misconceptions surrounding subsidence, emphasizing human contributions over natural processes, and discusses the critical balance between agricultural demands and sustainable water usage. The chapter showcases proactive interventions from cities like Bangkok, contrasting them with the struggles of others, while urging a reevaluation of adaptation strategies in light of rising sea levels and subsidence.
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