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Scientists warn critical Atlantic Ocean current is weakening
Original: Scientists say a critical Atlantic Ocean current is weakening and the effects could be global
Scientists report that a critical Atlantic Ocean current system is weakening, with potential effects that could be felt worldwide. Such currents help regulate climate by moving heat around the globe, so a slowdown could alter weather patterns, sea levels and temperatures across continents. Researchers say the findings underscore the global stakes of changes in ocean circulation.
Why now: New scientific warnings about the weakening of a major ocean current raise concerns about global climate impacts.
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- Scientists say a critical Atlantic Ocean current is weakening and the effects could be global · The Stute
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