A slowing of the ocean current could moderate Arctic warming somewhat

The Arctic is warming three to four times faster than the global average. But new research suggests slowing a key ocean current could reduce projected Arctic warming by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century.

Scientists have warned for years that unchecked warming of the Arctic could lead to devastating consequences, threaten wildlife and usher in an era of more frequent and extreme weather events. Amid concerns about these types of results, a study led by UC Riverside offers some limited relief. (University of California - Riverside, more at sciencedaily.com)