Rising sea levels.
Since the early 1900’s, scientists have reported the sea levels rapidly increasing due to climate change. I’m sure we’ve all heard someone mention it at least a couple times, but let’s get into the implications of rising sea levels on our Earth.
According to a study conducted by the US Global Change Research Program, average sea levels have increased over 8 inches since the year 1880, and about three of those inches have been reportedly gained in the last 25 years. Every year, the average sea level rises about .13 inches.
There are 3 primary causes of the rising sea levels; the first one being the melting glaciers. The rising temperature is causing an increased amount of glacier melting, and an imbalance of evaporation of the runoff. Ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland (and more recently across the globe) are melting rapidly as well. Thermal expansion, the third reason that isnèt talked about enough: when water heats, it expands and takes up more space. The hotter the water gets, the more space the molecules need and thus, the sea level rises.
But what can we do about this?
Reduce your carbon footprint.
We hear it all the time, because it will show vast improvements if we all do our part. Recycle your plastics and waste, limit your
use of non-renewable resources such as oil, coal, natural gas, etcetera. Conserve your water, and increase the amount of plants in your household. Reduce energy use, or just switch to eco-friendly energy sources such as solar panels.
The smallest of actions can contribute to the biggest of results.
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