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San Francisco Faces Crisis: 92% Sinking, Urgent Action Needed

5/23/2025

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Story summary

San Francisco is in peril as over 92% of the city is sinking, with alarming predictions of flooding at the airport by mid-century. This urgent crisis demands immediate action to revamp infrastructure and zoning laws, particularly to safeguard vulnerable communities residing on reclaimed land. The time to act is now.

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Story summary

San Francisco is in peril as over 92% of the city is sinking, with alarming predictions of flooding at the airport by mid-century. This urgent crisis demands immediate action to revamp infrastructure and zoning laws, particularly to safeguard vulnerable communities residing on reclaimed land. The time to act is now.