#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

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/28/collapse-critical-atlantic-current-amoc-no-longer-low-likelihood-study?CMP=share_btn_url

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

The Guardian