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Why Rising Sea Levels Matter | Elsie Atack | TEDxSafa Community College Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-27 16:00
Hello, my name is Elsie Atac. I am 12 years old. I'm currently in year 7. And today I will be talking about rising sea levels. As most of you know, the Earth is warming at an alarming rate. The Earth's average surface temperature has risen 1.2%° C since the late 19th century, with most of that warming happening since the 1970s, especially in the last decade. I know 1.2% is not a very high number, but it's still having a big effect on our planet. From 2015 to 2024, every year was ranked among the top 10 hott ...