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Scientists warn of current ‘tipping point’ in Atlantic Ocean; ‘significant’ effects on climate

Scientists warn of current ‘tipping point’ in Atlantic Ocean; ‘significant’ effects on climate

A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents may be approaching collapse, which scientists warn will have a dangerous impact on our global climate.

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC), which “effectively transports heat and salt through the global ocean,” has recently shown signs of trending toward a crucial “tipping point” according to a study published Friday in the journal Science Advances.

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