While sea level rise due to climate change is an important and pressing issue, the statement that it is "too late to turn the tide" may not be entirely accurate. The trajectory of climate change and subsequent sea level rise depends on many factors, including emissions mitigation, international cooperation, policy strategies, technological advancements, and the willingness of societies to address the problem. There is still potential for human action to slow, manage, and potentially reverse some aspects of climate change, including sea level rise.