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The Sea Level Story You Are Not Being Told

Tide gauges say “no acceleration” at 95 percent of sites. So why are we still seeing scary headlines?

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Dr. Matthew Wielicki
Aug 29, 2025
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If you have followed the climate conversation for any length of time, you have seen the same drumbeat over and over. Satellite data shows a shocking acceleration in sea level rise, which validates climate projections and proves that human activity is driving global change. You have seen headlines like “Satellite Data Reveals Shocking Acceleration in Sea…

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