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Ocean Currents Could Reshape U.S. Climates

Ocean Currents Could Reshape U.S. Climates

Andrew Alpin

The ocean operates like a massive conveyor belt, constantly circulating heat and moisture around the globe to regulate our planet’s climate. These powerful currents have kept temperatures stable across different regions for thousands of years. Yet scientists are now observing dramatic changes in ocean circulation patterns that could fundamentally alter weather systems across the United ...