--- title: "Atlantic currents could recover if climate cools, study says" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/climate/atlantic-currents-could-recover-if-climate-cools-study-says" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/atlantic-currents-could-recover-if-climate-cools-study-says" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/climate/atlantic-currents-could-recover-if-climate-cools-study-says.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/atlantic-currents-could-recover-if-climate-cools-study-says" category: "Climate" published: "2026-10-14T19:25:14.390Z" source_reported: "2026-10-14T19:04:25.086Z" updated: "2026-10-15T09:45:05.026Z" trust_score: 50 critic_score: 67 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-15T10:25:10.441Z" --- # Atlantic currents could recover if climate cools, study says *Danish Meteorological Institute research finds no irreversible tipping point for AMOC system* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to a named body, and the report is corroborated by two independent outlets. - Craft 67 of 100, higher is better. The report is clearly written, fact is separate from comment, and it states what happens next. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. The language used is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism or clickbait. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - An Atlantic Ocean current system weakened by global warming could recover if the climate cools, according to a study by the Danish Meteorological Institute. - The study found no sign of an irreversible tipping point for the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which brings warm water northwards. - However, the Greenland ice sheet, which contributes to weakening the AMOC, could not be restored once melted. - A disrupted AMOC could still destabilise global rainfall and accelerate sea-level rise, with an estimated 20cm rise from Greenland melt after a 1.5C warming. A system of Atlantic Ocean currents, known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), could regain strength if global temperatures decrease, a study by the Danish Meteorological Institute has shown. This circulation brings warm water from tropical regions towards the Arctic, influencing Europe's climate. The research, published in the journal Science Advances, indicated that the AMOC might slow significantly with a substantial rise in global temperature but would recover if warming were reversed. However, the study cautioned that the Greenland ice sheet, a factor in the AMOC's weakening due to freshwater runoff, is not restorable once melted. While the study found no evidence of an irreversible tipping point leading to a collapse of the AMOC, it noted that a disrupted system could still lead to destabilised global rainfall patterns and faster coastal sea-level rise. Researchers estimated that melting of the Greenland ice sheet following a 1.5C temperature increase could result in approximately 20cm of long-term sea-level rise. The study's lead author, Chuncheng Guo, stated that recovery of the AMOC could take centuries even after temperatures fall, and that preventing warming in the first place is a safer strategy than relying on future cooling. ## Disagreement on tipping points Previous studies have suggested the possibility of an irreversible tipping point for the AMOC. However, the Danish Meteorological Institute study found no sign of such a point, stating that the circulation gradually weakens but immediately regains strength if global warming is reversed. Lead author Chuncheng Guo said, "In our model, we do not see a tipping point leading to a collapse." ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports ran this story. The right-rated reports did not mention the specific journal in which the study was published (Science Advances), nor did they include the specific figure for the AMOC's potential slowdown to around 6 million cubic metres of water per second from 17 million at around 7 degrees Celsius of global warming. The potential limitations of the single-model study and the need for further testing against other models were also not mentioned in the right-rated digests. ## Who covered it Shares of the 12 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 17% (2) - Centre: 16% (2) - Right: 67% (8) 3 of 15 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-15T10:25:10.441Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 111 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-15T23:00:07.634Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - The centre-rated report led on the study's finding that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could recover if the climate cools. It included details about the AMOC's role in bringing warm water northwards and the study's conclusion that there was no irreversible tipping point. The report also mentioned the potential consequences of a disrupted AMOC, such as destabilised rainfall and accelerated sea-level rise, and the estimated 20cm sea-level rise from Greenland ice melt following a 1.5C warming. ### Right - The right-rated reports highlighted the study's conclusion that Atlantic Ocean currents can recover from severe climate weakening if the climate cools. They noted the AMOC brings warm water towards the Arctic and that the study found no sign of an irreversible tipping point. These reports also mentioned that the Greenland ice sheet could not be restored once melted, and that a disrupted AMOC could destabilise global rainfall and accelerate sea-level rise. The estimated 20cm sea-level rise from Greenland melt following a 1.5C warming was also included in these reports. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 1 - high: 10 - unknown: 3 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [NewsBomb](https://newsbomb.gr/kosmos/story/1770034/ta-thalassia-reymata-tou-atlantikoy-borei-na-anakampsoun-ti-apokalyptei-nea-meleti) — Atlantic Ocean Currents May Recover – What New Study Reveals - [DR](https://dr.dk/nyheder/indland/dmi-havstroemme-i-atlanterhavet-kan-genvinde-styrke-efter-svaekkelse) — DMI: Ocean Currents in the Atlantic Ocean May Regain Strength After Weakening - [Daily Sabah](https://dailysabah.com/life/environment/atlantic-ocean-current-could-recover-if-planet-cools-study) — Atlantic ocean current could recover if planet cools: Study - [Ing.dk](https://ing.dk/artikel/efter-frygt-kollaps-af-havstroemme-atlantens-hjerte-kan-hurtigt-genvinde-styrken) — After Fears of Collapse of Ocean Currents: 'Heart of the Atlantic' Can Quickly Regain Strength | Ingeniøren - [Politiken](https://politiken.dk/klima/art11023664/DMI-Havstr%C3%B8mme-i-Atlanterhavet-kan-genvinde-styrke-efter-sv%C3%A6kkelse) — DMI: Ocean Currents in the Atlantic Ocean May Regain Strength After the Storm - [berlingske.dk](https://berlingske.dk/danmark/frygtet-kollaps-af-vigtige-havstroemme-i-atlanterhavet-kan-vendes) — Feared Collapse of Important Ocean Currents in the Atlantic Ocean Can Be Reversed - [Kristeligt Dagblad](https://kristeligt-dagblad.dk/danmark/frygtet-kollaps-af-vigtige-havstroemme-i-atlanterhavet-kan-vendes) — Feared Collapse of Important Ocean Currents in the Atlantic Ocean Can Be Reversed - [Ekstra Bladet](https://ekstrabladet.dk/nyheder/samfund/nye-tal-fra-dmi-frygtet-kollaps-kan-vendes/11320890) — New Figures From DMI: Feared Collapse Can Be Reversed - [The Star Kuala Lumpur](https://thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/10/15/atlantic-ocean-currents-can-recover-from-severe-climate-weakening-study-finds) — Atlantic Ocean currents can recover from severe climate weakening, study finds - [BT](https://bt.dk/udland/frygtet-kollaps-af-vigtige-havstroemme-i-atlanterhavet-kan-vendes) — Feared Collapse of Important Ocean Currents in the Atlantic Ocean Can Be Reversed - [regionalmedianews.com](https://regionalmedianews.com/world/atlantic-ocean-currents-can-recover-from-severe-climate-weakening-study-finds) — Atlantic Ocean currents can recover from severe climate weakening, study finds - Regional Media News - [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/asia/atlantic-ocean-currents-can-recover-from-severe-climate-weakening-study-finds) — Atlantic Ocean currents can recover from severe climate weakening, study finds - [KELO Newstalk 1320 107.9](https://kelo.com/2026/10/14/atlantic-ocean-currents-can-recover-from-severe-climate-weakening-study-finds) — Atlantic Ocean currents can recover from severe climate weakening, study finds - [WKZO](https://wkzo.com/2026/10/14/atlantic-ocean-currents-can-recover-from-severe-climate-weakening-study-finds) — Atlantic Ocean currents can recover from severe climate weakening, study finds - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/sustainability/cop/atlantic-ocean-currents-can-recover-severe-climate-weakening-study-finds-2026-10-14) — Atlantic Ocean currents can recover from severe climate weakening, study finds ## Questions **Could the Atlantic Ocean currents recover from climate change?** Yes, a study by the Danish Meteorological Institute suggests that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could recover its strength if global temperatures were to decrease. The research indicated that while the current system might slow down due to warming, it could regain its pace if the climate cools. **What is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation?** The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a system of ocean currents that transports warm water from tropical regions northward towards the Arctic. This flow plays a significant role in regulating global climate patterns, including influencing the mild winters experienced in Europe. **Did the study find an irreversible tipping point for the AMOC?** No, the study by the Danish Meteorological Institute found no sign of an irreversible tipping point that would lead to a collapse of the AMOC. The researchers observed that the circulation gradually weakens with warming but can recover immediately if global warming is reversed. **What are the potential consequences of a disrupted AMOC?** A disrupted AMOC could lead to significant global climate instability. Potential consequences include destabilised rainfall patterns across the world and an acceleration of coastal sea-level rise. The study also estimated a long-term sea-level rise of around 20 cm from Greenland ice melt following a 1.5C warming. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/climate/atlantic-currents-could-recover-if-climate-cools-study-says. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Atlantic currents could recover if climate cools, study says", https://mediabias.news/climate/atlantic-currents-could-recover-if-climate-cools-study-says