Can we create new inland seas to lower sea level rise? Interview with researcher Amir AghaKouchak

Mongabay
Dec 9, 2025, 11:18 am119 ptsTrending
Sea levels are rising, threatening coastal areas, including cities, around the world. Due to climate change, the global ocean has already risen by 21-24 centimeters (about 8-9.5 inches) since 1880, and the rate is accelerating, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A new…

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