A new study warns that the warming climate in polar regions could significantly disrupt global ocean circulation. Research led by Mohamed Ezat from the iC3 Polar Research Hub reveals that past increases in freshwater from melting Arctic sea ice likely caused significant cooling across northern Europe by altering ocean circulation. With the Arctic projected to experience ice-free summers by 2050, the findings highlight the fragility of the Earth’s climate system.
The Nordic Seas, crucial for oceanic heat transport, have a far-reaching impact on weather patterns. This discovery, published in Nature Communications, echoes recent concerns from scientists that climate change poses a severe risk of altering Atlantic ocean circulation, potentially causing irreversible damage. Read More
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