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

  • @[email protected]English
    5•1 year ago

    So’s Norway - quite a few places on the west coast (the most inhabited non-Oslo part of the country) rely on the fact that the gulf stream keeps them unusually warm for their latitude

    I’m already seeing things that would normally grow fine out in the garden suffer from abnormally late and early frosts and mild summers. Rip my tomatos and onions. Everyone’s complaining about 20+ degree springs in the mainland while I’m screaming that it’s still snowing in late May.

    • @[email protected]English
      2•1 year ago

      Oof, I’m sorry to hear about your veggies :(

      I hope it doesn’t collapse, it would mean a lot of displaced people and loss of life.