With the rising threat of climate change, the ocean’s overturning circulation is also weakening significantly. Earlier, scientists estimated that this slowdown might weaken the ocean’s ability to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide. However, it was also expected that this slower circulation would release back less carbon from the deep ocean balancing and reduce the carbon emission. In a new study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the researchers discovered contrasting results. Unveiling this weaker ocean circulation might result in higher carbon emissions than expected. bringing light over the ocean’s capacity to mitigate climate change. The reasons behind it are the … Continue reading Ocean Circulation Weakens by 30%, Driving CO₂ Emissions Higher Than Expected, MIT Study Finds