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Ocean current slowdown threatens Europe with climate disruption

Original: A slowdown of ocean currents that would disrupt life on the continent on an unthinkable scale. https://www. politico.eu/

A slowdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, the system of currents including the Gulf Stream, could dramatically alter temperatures across Europe, according to reporting on climate change research. Scientists warn a weakening AMOC would bring colder, more volatile conditions to the continent, with consequences for weather, agriculture and daily life on a scale described as almost impossible to imagine.

Why now: New reporting on the risk of AMOC collapse has reignited alarm about a potential climate tipping point for Europe

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• A slowdown of ocean currents that would disrupt life on the continent on an unthinkable scale. https://www. politico.eu/article/climate-ch ange-europe-amoc-temperature/ # Atlantic # ClimateChange # AtlanticMeridionalOverturningCirculation # ColdBlob # science · fionnbharr · 3

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