Sea level rise is dangerous because it directly threatens coastal communities by increasing the frequency and severity of flooding events, displaces populations and disrupts ecosystems

A groundbreaking study reveals glaciers have lost over 6.5 trillion tonnes of ice, triggering significant sea level rise and accelerating climate concerns

Melting Glaciers Are a Major Contributor to Rising Seas Melting glaciers are like a slowly dripping faucet, steadily adding to the global sea levels. In fact, they are a major contributor, responsible for about two-thirds of global sea level rise.