This is the first definitive proof that things are changing, and climate change is likely responsible.

The Gulf Stream plays a significant role in maintaining the climate of the US East Coast and Western Europe. “We conclude with a high degree of confidence that Gulf Stream transport has indeed slowed by about 4% in the past 40 years.” The full study is Here

  • popcap200@lemmy.ml
    60·
    1 year ago

    Rise in sea levels on the east coast, reduced rain in the east coast, stronger storms, and more precipitation in Europe and the tropics. According to wiki.

    I think it’ll also make some areas cold as fuck and probably heat up the gulf.

    • EddoWagt@feddit.nl
      47·
      1 year ago

      Western Europe will get pretty fucked without it, We’re much further north than people realise. The Netherlands is further north than Calgary, Canada