"Atlantic Currents Slowing: Implications for Earth's Climate Tipping Points"

A new study confirms that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), one of the world's most important ocean currents, has slowed substantially since the mid-90s. This weakening could have significant impacts on regional climates, potentially leading to colder winters in Europe and faster heating in the tropics. The study, which used extensive databases to measure the strength of AMOC, found a 20 percent reduction in the warm water transported by the Gulf Stream. While the study does not confirm an impending collapse of AMOC, it raises concerns about the potential for significant climate change and impacts on deep-water ecosystems.