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science4 months ago•4 min saved

Critical Atlantic Ocean Currents Face Potential Collapse, Threatening Global Climate

A recent study warns that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial ocean current system regulating global climate, could collapse as early as 2055 due to warming and melting Arctic ice, with significant worldwide consequences. Detecting early signs through surface buoyancy flux indicates the weakening of the AMOC, and while reducing carbon emissions could prevent or delay collapse, the risk remains, emphasizing the urgent need for climate action.

via Indian Defence Review|

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environment2 years ago•8 min saved

The Irreversible Impact of Climate Change on Earth's Ecosystems

Scientists are increasingly concerned about the possibility of reaching irreversible climate "tipping points" that could have disastrous consequences for the planet. These tipping points include the melting of ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland, the potential collapse of critical Atlantic ocean currents, the transformation of the Amazon rainforest into an arid savannah, the conversion of North America's northern forests into grasslands due to wildfires, and the destruction of coral reefs due to rising ocean temperatures. While some positive developments have been observed, such as a decrease in deforestation in the Amazon, urgent action is still needed to mitigate the effects of climate change and prevent these tipping points from being reached.

via USA TODAY|

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