Scientists Warn of Potential Collapse of Crucial Atlantic Ocean Current

Experts urge immediate action to address the underestimated threat of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) collapse.

More than 40 climate scientists from multiple countries have signed an open letter warning about the potential collapse of the AMOC, which could have catastrophic global impacts.
The AMOC is a critical ocean current system that circulates warm and cold water across the Atlantic, influencing climate and weather patterns, particularly in Europe and the Arctic.
Recent studies suggest that the AMOC could collapse within the next few decades, contrary to the IPCC's assessment that it is unlikely to happen before 2100.
A collapse could cause extreme weather, disrupt ecosystems, and threaten agriculture in northwestern Europe, while also affecting global oceanic carbon dioxide uptake.
The scientists emphasize that adaptation to such a severe climate catastrophe is not viable, and urgent policy action is needed to prevent crossing the tipping point.