Southern Ocean Slowdown

What is happening in the Southern Ocean, and why does it matter?

New research released on March 29, 2023 showed that freshwater from melting glaciers will slow down Antarctic overturning circulation, with a potential collapse this century. For many people, this news was both alarming and difficult to understand. So what does this mean, and why does it matter?

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