"Warning: Scientists Fear Collapse of Atlantic Ocean Current System"

Scientists warn that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) in the Atlantic Ocean, crucial for transporting heat to the northern hemisphere, is at risk of collapse within a century due to climate change-induced warming temperatures and melting ice sheets. This could lead to severe and cascading global consequences, with Europe being the worst affected, experiencing extreme cooling. The weakening of this vital ocean conveyor belt could result in abrupt climate shifts, but the timeline for this tipping point remains uncertain, despite observations showing a slowdown in AMOC circulation since 2004.