Sinking cities spell slow-motion disaster for critical infrastructure
Mother Jones - 2024-04-14T06:00:08.000Z

This story was originally published by Wired and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. With its expanse of buildings and concrete, Mexico City may not look squishy—but it is. Ever since the Spanish conquistadors drained Lake Texcoco to make way for more urbanization, the land has been gradually compacting under the weight. It’s a phenomenon […] Read this story