Gulf Stream slowdown to spare Europe from worst of climate change, experts predict
Monday, July 11, 2016 - 15:31
in Earth & Climate
Scientists have long suggested that global warming could lead to a slowdown -- or even shutdown -- of the vast system of ocean currents, including the Gulf Stream, that keeps Europe warm. However, a new study finds that, rather than cooling Europe, a slowdown of the Thermohaline Circulation would mean the continent still warms, but less quickly than other parts of the world.
