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Gulf Stream Slowdown in Progress?

Posted by timothy on from the we-need-more-cfcs-now dept.

peacefinder writes "Researchers report that one process which drives the Gulf Stream is slowing down. As that current is part of the global oceanic heat conveyor which keeps parts of Europe and North America warmer than would be expected for their latitudes, such a slowdown might lead to abrupt climate change."

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  1. History by TrippTDF · · Score: 4, Insightful

    It would be interesting to see the history of the gulf stream. Could it be a fluke of recent development?

  2. Yes, climate will change... by dhakbar · · Score: 4, Insightful

    At no point in earth's history has climate stood still. At no point in earth's history has all life been wiped clean from it. The earth is fine; if people go the way of the dinosaur, then so be it.