The rate of sea level rise has doubled in 10 years. In 2023 alone, global sea level rise was 4.3 mm.
7d 12h ago by futurology.today/u/Lugh in futurology@futurology.today from www.theguardian.com
So that means we can expect the sea to rise 5 cm (almost 2 inches) over the next ten years. More frequent flooding, increased coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion, greater storm surge damage …
The good news? The transition to renewables is well underway, and the ever-mounting costs imposed on society from fossil fuel damage will help speed that transition.
‘Severe’ stress on oceans as rate of sea level rise doubles in 10 years, UN warns
The good news? The transition to renewables is well underway,
You sure about that?
Cuz that doesn't seem to match reality...