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The rise in ocean levels is alarming

By Guardian TV
29 November 2016   |   12:08 pm
Ocean levels are rising due to change in temperature of the arctic and monitors of the trend say we should all be concerned. Scientists worry that if the issue of climate change is not quickly addressed, people may lose their homes.

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