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

UPDATE: Global average sea level continues to rise at 3.4 millimeters (0.13 inches) per year since 1993. The IPCC says we will see more sea level rise in the 21st century, with extreme events (like severe coastal flooding) happening every year by the end of the century: https://sealevel.nasa.gov/understanding-sea-level/key-indicators/global-mean-sea-level | NASA Climate Change