Urgent Warning: Atlantic Ocean Current May Collapse Within a Generation
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A new physics-based indicator suggests that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could collapse as early as 2023 under high-emission scenarios, with a median predicted collapse around 2055, potentially leading to drastic climate changes in Northwestern Europe. Urgent climate action and reduced emissions are necessary to mitigate this risk.
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