New York’s public housing is sinking — literally

Grist
By Lylla YounesMay 22, 2023, 10:00 am114 pts
Like many coastal cities around the world, New York City is sinking. On a year-to-year basis, the rate of its descent into the Earth is practically imperceptible, but over time those millimeters add up: Today, the city is 9 inches lower than it was in 1950 — a number that has serious implications for…

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