Scientists at the Met Office have warned that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which includes the Gulf Stream, is weakening. While a complete collapse within the century is unlikely, a weakened AMOC could lead to significant climate challenges. These include altered global rainfall patterns, disrupted marine ecosystems, and heightened sea levels along the US east coast. It plays a crucial role in regulating temperatures and any further weakening could intensify weather disruptions, affecting both agriculture and biodiversity.
A weaker AMOC could alter global rainfall patterns, disrupt marine ecosystems, reduce the ocean's ability to store carbon, and accelerate sea level rise along the US east coast.
Dr. Baker highlighted that the AMOC has a crucial role in regulating our climate; without it, northwest Europe's temperatures would be much cooler.
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