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A new AMOC warning sharpens climate risk, even as scientists dispute how close collapse may be
Key Takeaways
- A new study says the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could weaken by half by 2100 and may be nearer collapse than once thought.
- Experts cited alongside the study warn that the findings are not definitive, reflecting the difficulty of forecasting long-term ocean tipping points.
- The policy significance is growing because even partial weakening of the AMOC could have major effects on climate, rainfall, and regional resilience planning.
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DT Editorial Team··via livescience.com