2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/131573I suggest that a "scientific reticence" is inhibiting communication of a threat of potentially large sea level rise. Delay is dangerous because of system inertias that could create a situation with future sea level changes out of our control. I argue for calling together a panel of scientific leaders to hear evidence and issue a prompt plain-written report on current understanding of the sea level change issue.9 pages, no figures; submitted to Environmental Research LettersAtmospheric and Oceanic PhysicsScientific reticence and sea level risetext