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It’s Definitive – The Gulf Stream Is Weakening (www.iflscience.com)

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The Gulf Stream plays a significant role in maintaining the climate of the US East Coast and Western Europe. "We conclude with a high degree of confidence that Gulf Stream transport has indeed slowed by about 4% in the past 40 years." The full study is Here

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[–] sigh@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago (4 children)

why doesn't the LAZY gulf stream just work harder??

[–] catfish@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago

If it wanted to work harder, it wouldn't be going to Europe... 🤔

[–] const_void@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago

The Gulf stream is letting down our shareholders.

[–] spirinolas@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It's the gulf's own fault! It should pull itself by its bootstraps to go faster.

[–] hansl@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

We should put wind mills so strengthen it.