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Gore Warns of Atlantic Current Collapse, Climate Debate Rages

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Former Vice President Al Gore warns of a potential collapse of the Atlantic current system, which could lead to a new ice age in Europe, at a Hollywood event. Despite some scientists skepticism, Gore insists on the urgency of the situation, blaming US policy setbacks on the current administration and fossil fuel influence. The event, co-hosted by Hollywood Reporter and a sustainability group, sparked debate on climate tipping points as talks heat up.

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Gore Warns of Atlantic Current Collapse, Climate Debate Rages

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On April 29th, Al Gore dropped a bombshell at a Hollywood event, warning that the Atlantic current system keeping Europe warm could collapse in the buzz. Next 25 years, he brought up that disaster flick the day after tomorrow while marking the 20th anniversary of his climate dock, an inconvenient truth. Speaking to celebs and execs, the 78-year-old said fresh science backs this up as a real threat soon. The gig happened April 23rd at the hotel Bell Air, co-hosted by Hollywood Reporter and a sustainability group. Gore shared the stage with actor Bradley Whifford and they talked to dire outcomes like a new ice age, though Gore said it took longer than 10 years to hit full force. Scientists aren't fully on board though. A February 2025 nature study from UK experts ran dozens of models and found no full shutdown of that Gulf Stream system before. 2100. Still, another paper from 2023 flags higher risks mid-century so debate

rages on tipping points. Gore's past calls got fresh side eye too, like his Copenhagen prediction on Arctic ice vanishing in five to seven years. It shrank but stuck around. He insists his warnings nailed it, now blaming U.S. policy setbacks on the current president and fossil fuel cash. This thers the pot as climate talks heat up, reminding a science evolves fast while stakes stay sky high. Keep eyes peeled for more data drops. U.S news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters nationwide. I'm Corey with the story.

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