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

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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

TL;DR: New statistical model suggests that the AMOC (including gulf stream) could collapse to the much slower pattern by 2025 to 2095. This is a century earlier than previous predictions and the researchers were concerned. There is some questions on the accuracy of the model used, and that needs more research.

Personally I don't think we should wait for further testing to vet the model before acting. Try to do better now.