Sea Level Rise 2019
Another consequence of rising ocean and atmospheric temperature is the rapid melting of ice glaciers causing sea level rise. 2019 had the highest annual average sea level rise ever recorded according to sea level rise data collected from satellites and other instruments which had it over 3.4inches (87.61centimeters) above 1993 levels. Sea level rose .24 inches (6.1 millimeters) from 2018-2019. A recent report had sea level rise predictions see
“It is highly important that we reduce greenhouse gas emissions, notably from energy production, industry and transport. This is critical if we are to mitigate climate change and meet the targets set out in the Paris Agreement. To stop a global temperature increase of more than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the level of ambition needs to be tripled. And to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees, it needs to be multiplied by five,”
WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas (Geneva 2019)