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Climate Change Threatens Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

Updated 2026-10-14 18:10 UTC 1 source Negative

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) can be revived by cooling global temperatures, but current technology is insufficient to achieve this. Scientists warn of the potential impacts on climate and ecosystems.

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New Scientist

We can rescue the AMOC after its collapse – but it won’t be easy

An AMOC weakened by climate change can be revived by cooling global temperatures, but we don't have the technology to remove huge quantities of CO2 and drive that cooling

2026-10-14 18:00 UTC