The ocean’s rhythm is now echoing with increasing urgency—a stark warning from a recent NASA analysis. Global sea levels are set to rise dramatically in 2023 due to relentless climate change and a strong El Niño event. The revelation is troubling coastal communities around the world, especially island cities like Honolulu. Here, the advancing ocean poses a real, imminent threat. It’s not just a looming danger, but a present reality that’s changing the daily lives of many. (Sanjana Gajbhiye, more at www.earth.com)