How does climate change affect global sea levels in 2024?.

Climate change leads to rising sea levels primarily through two mechanisms: the melting of glaciers and ice sheets, and the thermal expansion of seawater as it warms. As global temperatures rise, glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica continue to lose mass, contributing to higher sea levels. Additionally, as ocean water warms, it expands, further raising sea levels. According to recent studies, sea levels could rise by up to 1 meter by 2100 if current trends continue, posing risks to coastal communities worldwide.