Sea levels are rising faster than at any time in the last 4,000 years. Here’s why
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Euronews.com
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Sea levels are rising at an unprecedented rate due to climate change and human activities, posing a significant flooding threat to major cities, particularly in China. Research from Rutgers University indicates that global sea levels have risen by an average of 1.5 mm per year since 1900, driven by thermal expansion and melting glaciers. The Greenland Ice Sheet is losing ice rapidly, contributing to rising sea levels and exposing millions to coastal flooding. Deltas are particularly vulnerable, impacting global supply chains. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)