Gulf Stream weakening faster than expected, climate alert

The Gulf Stream, a crucial ocean current for global climate, is weakening at a rate faster than previous scientific predictions.

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This slowdown of the Atlantic circulation system (AMOC) results from climate change and melting Greenland ice.

Researchers warn of a major risk of climate disruption for Europe and the world in coming decades.

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