Gulf Stream at weakest point in 1600 years, global warming is making it worse

The Gulf Stream, also called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is operating at its weakest point in 1,600 years, according to new research. The deep-water circulation plays an important role in helping regulate climate around the globe; a disruption to it could have a major impact on Western Europe, the Eastern US, and the African Sahel. The research comes … Continue reading