Emeritus Prof Christopher May on Nostr: in a month already patterned by worsening news on #climatechange, now research ...
in a month already patterned by worsening news on #climatechange, now research suggests that the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Amoc), may be reaching its tipping point.
the potential result:
a rise in Atlantic sea levels;
cooler air & less rain in #Europe.
More importantly such changes in Amoc would be relatively sudden (as we pass a tipping point) making social adjustment & responses difficult in the time required.
And still our leaders prevaricate...
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/09/atlantic-ocean-circulation-nearing-devastating-tipping-point-study-finds
the potential result:
a rise in Atlantic sea levels;
cooler air & less rain in #Europe.
More importantly such changes in Amoc would be relatively sudden (as we pass a tipping point) making social adjustment & responses difficult in the time required.
And still our leaders prevaricate...
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/09/atlantic-ocean-circulation-nearing-devastating-tipping-point-study-finds