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Ocean current collapse

Is the collapse of large system of ocean currents imminent? Will this trigger further climate catastrophe?

A large system of ocean currents known as the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) has been making headlines this week as a new paper predicts its imminent collapse. This could have devastating consequences for the climate. But not all climate scientist and oceanographers are convinced by the results. Stefan Rahmstorf and Eleanor Frajka-Williams debate the contentious paper.

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Presenter: Roland Pease
Producer: Ella Hubber
Editor: Richard Collings

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