#Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout
Damian Carrington Environment editor
The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation #Amoc is a major part of the #globalclimate system. It brings sun-warmed tropical water to Europe and the Arctic, where it cools and sinks to form a deep return current
