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Sea-level Rise

Sea-level Rise

Sea level rise is getting worse - here's what you need to know

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

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