BNEW Science

Global warming could lead to regional cooling in some parts of the world. One of the main risks is the weakening or collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a key ocean current system that helps regulate the climate. If this system were to be severely disrupted, Europe could experience a significant drop in temperatures despite the overall rise in global temperatures. In addition, major imbalances in marine ecosystems and food chains could occur due to the redistribution of nutrients, affecting numerous species. These consequences would also have significant economic and social impacts worldwide, highlighting the complexity of climate change and its far-reaching effects.