"Warning: Impending Collapse of AMOC Could Drastically Alter Life in US and Europe"

The Atlantic meridional overturning current (AMOC) is a crucial ocean current that transports heat from the Equator north along the East Coast of America and affects the climate of the US, Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia, the UK, and Europe. Recent research suggests that the AMOC is slowing and could potentially stop flowing in the next few decades due to global warming and increased meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic ice sheets. If the AMOC collapses, it could lead to dramatic climate changes, including significant cooling in Europe, rising sea levels along the US east coast, and disruptions to rainfall patterns in various regions, with irreversible consequences on human timescales. The findings emphasize the urgent need to address climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels to mitigate the potential catastrophic impacts on the environment and human civilization.