New Study Warns New York City is Sinking Into the Sea

New research finds New York City is sinking at an average rate of 1 to 2 millimeters per year due to the immense weight of its infrastructure pressing down on the land.
The city's buildings, roads, and population add up to about 1.7 trillion tons bearing down on the ground beneath them.
While a slow process, the sinking land and rising sea levels threaten to submerge parts of the city over time.
The rate of sinking varies throughout the city, with some areas compressing faster than others.
The findings highlight the urgent need for action to prepare for and mitigate the effects of climate change on the city.