General Article Sea-level rise

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Why is sea-level rise important?

Sea-level rise increases the frequency and severity of storm surges and coastal flooding, causing serious damage to critical infrastructure and leading to the displacement of coastal communities around the world. Globally, more than 100 million people live in coas...

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