Big cities are sinking

It's hard to think of a quick, easy remedy for this. I certainly can't suggest one.

A new study has revealed that 28 of the most populated cities in the U.S. are sinking, which can increase flood risks and weaken infrastructure. Further, researchers determined that 80% of total sinkage could be attributed to groundwater withdrawal for human use.

According to the study, published in the journal Nature Cities, about 34 million people in the biggest cities in the U.S. are being impacted by sinkage, with at least 20% of all the urban areas studied showing signs of subsidence…

In 25 of the 28 cities in the study, at least two-thirds of the urban area is sinking. Houston is the most affected, with 42% of the city sinking by more than 5 millimeters per year and 12% of the city sinking by more than 10 millimeters per year. Some parts of the city are sinking by up to 5 centimeters, or around 2 inches, each year. - EcoWatch