New Paper in Nature Communications models the AMOC

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A recent paper in Nature Communications predicts that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may reach a tipping point by 2057, sparking significant debate among scientists. The findings suggest potential implications for global climate patterns, emphasizing the urgency of understanding AMOC dynamics. Wired magazine has detailed the research background and profiles the principal investigators involved in the study, highlighting the controversy surrounding these predictions and their potential impact on climate science. The discussion underscores the importance of continued research into the AMOC and its role in the Earth's climate system.
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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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