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Cities across the world are sinking because of groundwater depletion. But the process can be reversed
Many cities around the world are sinking because too much water is extracted from the groundwater reservoirs beneath them.
SyndicatedJesse Kearse, Research Fellow in Earth Science, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington30 Sept 20264 min read
Environment
How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?
The Pacific Ocean is warming unusually quickly, and this year’s El Niño has already surpassed previous records. Forecasters expect it to strengthen even further before approaching its usual peak around December.
SyndicatedLigin Joseph, PhD Candidate, Oceanography, University of Southampton29 Sept 20265 min read

Cities across the world are sinking because of groundwater depletion. But the process can be reversed