Save big cities in Asia from sinkingEarlier this month results from a study by consultancy firm Verisk Maplecroft deemed densely populated Asia as the most environmentally at-risk area in the world. Other highlights included: India had the most cities that fared the worst, China had the largest proportion of cities, and East Asia was the most prone to natural hazards. In Southeast Asia, Jakarta and Bangkok are sinking fast. In fact, Bangkok, located 0.5–2 metres above sea level, is sinking at a rate of 2–3 centimetres each year. Is it not worth trying to save a sinking city instead of just moving the capital elsewhere and ignoring the problem?

Source: Bangkok Post May 22, 2021 22:30 UTC