Guest commentary by Figen Mekik Climate change has become “that” topic – like evolution of species, plate tectonics, or AI where the public has heard so much about it that many think . Such confidence can be both a good and bad thing. The upside is that the biggest global societal problem of our time, climate change, has become a part of the broader culture. agrees that something … Read Full Article about Raising Climate Literacy
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High-resolution ‘fingerprint’ images reveal a weakening Atlantic Ocean circulation (AMOC)
The #AMOC is the reason for Europe’s mild climate. Evidence that it is slowing has been piling up over the years – it now is likely at its weakest in at least a millennium, and it may even be approaching a tipping point. Here I will show you the latest high-resolution images – and also discuss whether there is serious evidence speaking against an ongoing AMOC weakening. Our regular readers are … Read Full Article about High-resolution ‘fingerprint’ images reveal a weakening Atlantic Ocean circulation (AMOC)
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