Ocean currents drive climate patterns - so what happens when they speed up?

Mar 29, 2023

In the past few decades, Ocean currents have increased not only in temperature but also in speed. Image: REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

Eva Hagan

Writer, Green Matters

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Some scientists speculate the new ocean currents won’t be able to absorb as much heat, meaning more is left to be absorbed in the atmosphere. Image: REUTERS

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