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Urgent Action Needed: Climate Cuts Could Slash Sea Level Rise

10/25/2025

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A study in Nature Climate Change finds that 1.5°C-aligned cuts could reduce long-term sea level rise by 64 cm by 2300.
Under current trajectories, 2020 emissions are projected to lock in 29 cm of sea level rise, rising to 79 cm by 2090.
Pacific island nations face higher rises than the global average.
Researchers emphasize urgent adaptation planning, noting today’s decisions will affect centuries of coastal infrastructure.

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A study in Nature Climate Change finds that 1.5°C-aligned cuts could reduce long-term sea level rise by 64 cm by 2300.
Under current trajectories, 2020 emissions are projected to lock in 29 cm of sea level rise, rising to 79 cm by 2090.
Pacific island nations face higher rises than the global average.
Researchers emphasize urgent adaptation planning, noting today’s decisions will affect centuries of coastal infrastructure.