Because rising sea levels doesn't get clicks anymore, but if you read actual literature on the topic, there are ongoing concerns and considerations. On a more

Because rising sea levels doesn't get clicks anymore, but if you read actual literature on the topic, there are ongoing concerns and considerations. On a more practical level, it's not a major North American or European city, so it doesn't capture Western media's attention, but the Republic of Kiribati[1] has an estimated <80 years before it's primary land masses are completely submerged, with some being lost nearly 20 years ago. Kiribati is a canary in a coal mine for climate change related activity in coastal regions. The government of that nation has very progressively purchased land in Fiji, and presumably in other places to aid with resettlement efforts. There have been legal tests (and denials of claims) for at least one person claiming to be a climate refugee from Kiribati. Even before the sea levels rise, the arable land and liveable areas will be wiped out. This isn't theoretical, it just isn't directly affecting (yet) the exceedingly wealthy, major western cities, or white folks, so it doesn't get as much press. Some other areas that are starting to recognize the impacts of rising sea levels include Kolkata, Guangzhou, Miami, New York, and more directly personally affecting me, Vancouver! Unfortunately the main point of recognition is that significant portions of these cities will be below sea level at some point in the next century, barring solutions like seawalls, and other methods to try to save them. It's been almost 20 years since the levees failed in NOLA, but it hasn't stopped people thinking we can hold back the ocean. Things are going to be crazy in the next couple of decades. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiribati https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiribati