Ocean currents are a major factor in determining global warming, according to Professor Thornalley.**
“The ocean moves vast amounts of heat around the globe – equivalent to the energy from millions of power stations,” he asserts boldly.**
Alterations to these currents have the potential to drastically shift the distribution of heat around the planet, which in turn affects weather patterns and climate.**
The Gulf Stream is an integral component of the AMOC, a system of currents that play a pivotal role in regulating the world’s climate.**
