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By University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth ScienceMay 15, 2026
A giant Atlantic Ocean current that helps regulate Earth’s climate is slowing down, and scientists say the impacts could be global.
A massive Atlantic Ocean circulation system that plays a central role in regulating Earth’s climate has been weakening for nearly 20 years, according to a new study. Scientists say the slowdown spans a large portion of the Atlantic and could eventually alter weather patterns in many parts of the world.