Myth: Sea level rise only matters if you live right on the coast. Truth: Rising seas affect communities far inland—and all of us. As sea levels rise year after year, flooding reaches farther inland, freshwater supplies are threatened by saltwater contamination, and critical infrastructure like roads, power plants, and ports face increasing strain. When coastal systems are disrupted, the economic impact shows up everywhere—from food prices to energy costs. This isn’t theory. It’s already happenin

Sea level update 🌊 Global average sea level rose by about 0.3 inches (0.76 centimeters) from 2022 to 2023, according to a @NASA-led analysis. This relatively large jump is due mostly to a warming climate and the development of a strong El Niño. With more than 30 years of satellite observations, the data show that global average sea level has risen about 4 inches (9.4 centimeters) since 1993 and the rate of increase has more than doubled. “Current rates of acceleration mean that we are on track