The Rising Tides of Certainty For decades, scientists have warned about sea level rise, a consequence of human caused climate change that threatens coastal communities and ecosystems worldwide.
A recent international study sheds new light on the causes behind this phenomenon, revealing both disturbing and enlightening insights.
The study, published in Science Advances, found that warming oceans are responsible for 43% of sea level rise since 1960. As seawater heats up, it expands, taking up more space and pushing sea levels higher.