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Gulf Stream current could collapse in 2025, plunging Earth into climate chaos: 'We were actually bewildered' (www.livescience.com)

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Researchers have predicted the collapse of the AMOC could happen any time between 2025 and 2095 — far sooner than previous predictions, although not all scientists are convinced.

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[–] Dubious_Fart@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You are the first person I've seen recognize the legitimate fear that these climate issues could result in hypercanes.

Hurricanes of a size and fury as to not be measurable on current scale, Whose devastation could stretch across half a continent.

[–] girthero@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Whose devastation could stretch across half a continent.

Thats one way to stop carbon emissions!