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What could be the environmental implications of rising sea levels?
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Rising sea levels could cause an increase in coastal flooding and erosion. This would disrupt ecosystems and destroy habitats that are important to many species. Additionally, flooding could contaminate groundwater supplies, contaminate drinking water sources, and increase the risk of diseases being spread. Rising sea levels could also cause infrastructure damage, cause saltwater to intrude into freshwater sources, and increase the severity of storm surges.