Swiss Study Challenges Gulf Stream Collapse Fears
New research from University of Bern suggests Gulf Stream remains stable, contradicting previous warnings while emphasizing continued climate vigilance

Key Takeaways
- The Gulf Stream did not weaken between 1963 and 2017, contradicting earlier fears of a steady decline.
- Researchers utilized 24 distinct Earth system models to reconstruct ocean circulation history.
- A collapse of the North Atlantic circulation would drastically cool Europe while causing heatwaves and droughts elsewhere.
By The Numbers
They Said
"It’s too soon to sound the all-clear regarding future climate change and its consequences."
"No slowdown was detectable between 1963 and 2017."