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Major Atlantic Ocean Current on Brink of Collapse, New Studies Warn

Recent research highlights the urgent need for climate change mitigation to prevent catastrophic global climate shifts.

  • New data confirms the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is nearing collapse, posing severe global climate risks.
  • Researchers have developed an early warning system to detect the AMOC's approaching tipping point, potentially allowing time for preparation.
  • The AMOC's collapse could lead to drastic temperature changes, affecting global food security and ecosystems.
  • Current climate models may underestimate the AMOC's instability, suggesting a collapse could occur sooner than expected.
  • Efforts to mitigate climate change are urgent to prevent the AMOC collapse and its catastrophic consequences.
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