"Global Ramifications: Gulf Stream Weakening Now 99% Certain"

A new study confirms that the Gulf Stream, a crucial ocean current that transports heat from Florida to Europe, is weakening. Over the past four decades, the flow of warm water through the Florida Straits has slowed by 4%, with significant implications for global climate. The Gulf Stream is part of the thermohaline circulation, a global conveyor belt of ocean currents that regulates sea levels and helps control hurricane activity. The slowing of the Gulf Stream could disrupt temperate conditions and lead to rising sea levels along the U.S. East Coast. Scientists are concerned that this slowdown may be just the beginning, and further research is needed to understand the impact of climate change on ocean currents.