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environment3 months ago

Unusual North Atlantic Currents Signal Potential Climate Risks

Recent research indicates that the North Atlantic subpolar gyre is destabilizing and may be nearing a tipping point, which could lead to severe climate consequences such as extreme weather in Europe. This destabilization, linked to global warming and historical ocean patterns, poses significant risks even if the broader Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation remains intact.