AMOC Stability Hinges on Pace of CO₂ Rise, New Scientist Finds

A New Scientist study suggests the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could remain stable even with more than 5 °C of global warming, but only if the temperature increase occurs very slowly. The research indicates that a rapid rise in CO₂ could push the AMOC past its critical threshold, potentially leading to a collapse. Such a shift would alter ocean heat transport, disrupt weather patterns, and affect marine ecosystems. The findings underscore the importance of moderating the rate of CO₂ emissions to preserve this vital climate system.