New Paper in Nature Communications models the AMOC

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A recent paper published in Nature Communications asserts that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is projected to reach a tipping point by the year 2057. This prediction has sparked significant debate among scientists regarding its implications and accuracy. Wired magazine has detailed the background of this research and highlighted the principal researchers involved in the study.

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A New Paper in Nature Communications models the AMOC
A new paper published recently in the Nature Communications journal suggests the AMOC will go through a tipping point by 2057.

It is a controversial result that is being hotly debated in scientific circles.

Wired magazine provides the backstory to the paper and the principal researchers involved:

https://www.wired.com/story/amoc-collapse-atlantic-ocean/
 
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