Sea level will rise fast even if we limit global warming to 1.5°C
New ScientistTuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00:08 AM
** Even if we manage to cap global warming at the ambitious 1.5°C target, sea levels are still on track to rise faster than we'd hoped. New satellite data reveals that ice sheets in places like Greenland and Antarctica are melting quicker than scientists predicted, and reversing this trend would mean cooling the planet *below* current temperatures—something that’s not exactly realistic anytime soon.
What This Means: ** This isn’t just another doom-and-gloom climate headline—it’s a reality check. Even if we hit the 1.5°C goal (which is already a stretch), coastal cities and low-lying areas are still in for serious trouble. It’s a wake-up call that adaptation—like building sea walls and relocating communities—needs just as much attention as cutting emissions. The planet’s ice isn’t waiting for us to get our act together.
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