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Scientists warn Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025

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Scientists are warning that a crucial tipping point could be reached in 2025 – that would see the start of the collapse of the Atlantic Gulf Stream – if global emissions were not reduced. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, known as AMOC, drives the Atlantic’s currents – by pushing warm water from the Gulf of Mexico northwards, towards the Arctic, where it cools and sinks. It last collapsed during the previous ice age around 12,000 years ago – and could have catastrophic impacts for humanity. Sea levels would rise around the East Coast of North America – and storms would worsen in Europe. While rains in Asia, Africa and South […]

Mexico uncovers biggest collection of ice-age mammoth skeletons

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Scientists in Mexico have uncovered the biggest collection of ice-age mammoth skeletons ever found in one place. The bones were first found by construction crews working on a new airport at an air force base just outside the Mexican capital. Al Jazeera was granted special access by Mexico’s armed forces for a firsthand look. Our correspondent Manuel Rapalo reports from Mexico City. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Mexico