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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
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Atlantic Ocean circulation nearing devastating' tipping point, study finds

The circulation of the Atlantic Ocean is heading towards a tipping point that would have dire implications for the climate system and humanity.
The breakdown of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Amoc) is being accelerated by the melting of Greenland's glaciers and Arctic ice sheets. [ more ]
theconversation.com
4 months ago
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From Wildfires to Melting Sea Ice, The Warmest Summer on Record Has Had Cascading Effects Across the Arctic

The year 2023 had the warmest summer in the Arctic, with record-breaking temperatures and melting ice.
Rising air temperature, sea ice decline, and warming water temperature are interconnected in a warming climate. [ more ]
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