UN Warns of Accelerating Sea Level Rise
The United Nations has reported that sea level rise is accelerating significantly due to climate change, rising ocean temperatures, and melting glaciers. Between 2014 and 2023, the global sea level increased at an average rate of 4.7 millimeters per year, with a record jump of 5.9 millimeters in 2024. It was emphasized that sea levels are expected to rise by about half a meter during this century as a result of ongoing global warming. This underscores the necessity of limiting the rise in Earth's temperature to near 1.5°C, as well as strengthening funding and preparing communities to adapt to these risks.
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