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

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[–] mossy_capivara@midwest.social -3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I mean I'm sure it'll still be okay in Iceland, not great but it's an island and the global climate is still warming, so still hope

[–] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 17 points 2 years ago

Maybe I don't get it, but as far as I understand, the golf stream brings hot air to north Europe. This is why you can live on Iceland while at the same latitude on the center of Canada is unhabitable.