Sarah Kaplan

climate reporter, The Washington Post

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The ocean current system depicted in the movie “The Day After Tomorrow” could end mid-century, says a new study from the University of Copenhagen.

Global warming may end vital Atlantic current, scientists say

The ocean current system depicted in the movie “The Day After Tomorrow” could end mid-century, says a new study from the University of Copenhagen.

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