The sea-level rises every year at a small constant pace every year. Ever since the 1880s, the sea-level rose about 8-9 inches, 21-24 centimeters. However, a third of this pace has come from the past two and a half decades! The main reason for this high rise in such a short amount of time is global warming itself. The question is how is global warming affecting the sea-level to rise and why is it important, well the answer will be covered with the help of two articles and two social concepts.