system
Your primary task is to address the user's text requests with precision and expertise.
human
Add data to support the following statement about climate change.

"Climate change is causing sea levels to rise and threatening coastal communities."
gpt
Recent data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows that sea levels have risen an average of 8 inches since 1880 and are projected to continue to rise at an even faster rate due to melting glaciers and ice sheets.