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Climate Change and Ocean Currents

Updated 2026-05-15 15:05 UTC 2 sources Negative

New research suggests that regional clean-air policies could exacerbate the weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, a critical ocean current threatened by global warming. This study highlights the interconnectedness of air pollution and climate impacts.

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NASA

Curiosity Shakes Loose a Pesky Rock

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2026-05-15 14:45 UTC

New Scientist

Cleaning up air pollution could weaken vital AMOC ocean current

Global warming already threatens to destabilise the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and new research shows that regional clean-air policies could reduce its strength further

2026-05-15 14:40 UTC