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Ben Turner

Key Atlantic current is weakening much faster than scientists had predicted

The Ilulissat Icefjord in Greenland on July 3, 2024. The glacier is calving enough ice daily to meet New York City's water needs for an entire year.

An essential Atlantic Ocean current that regulates the planet's climate is weakening much faster than previously thought, according to a new study.

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which includes the Gulf Stream, stabilizes climates in the Northern Hemisphere and beyond.

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