Overview

• The Gulf Stream was stronger during the last ice age due to powerful winds in the North Atlantic.
• Weaker winds in the future could lead to a weaker Gulf Stream, cooling Europe and raising sea levels in North America.
• The study used sediment cores to analyze past Gulf Stream strength and its potential future changes.
• The Gulf Stream is part of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, which is crucial for global heat distribution.
• Researchers emphasize the complexity of ocean currents and the need for nuanced climate change projections.