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Less low cloud cover lets in more heat from the sun—and may lock in centuries of sea level rise

  • May 19, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Less low cloud cover lets in more heat from the sun—and may lock in centuries of sea level rise
According to NOAA, the global average sea level has risen 8–9 inches (21–24 centimeters) since 1880. The rate at which the sea level is rising is increasing, threatening coastal cities and ecosystems around the world.

Originally published at Phys.org

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