Environment Alert: The Earth’s ocean currents are speeding up, and the cause is climate change, scientists say

Three quarters of the world's ocean is accelerating, a new study finds, driven by faster global winds. Scientists have only begun to consider the impacts, but they could be extensive.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Environment Alert Feb 5, 2:15 PM     The Earth's ocean currents are speeding up, and the cause is climate change, scientists say Three quarters of the world's ocean is accelerating, a new study finds, driven by faster global winds. Scientists have only begun to consider the impacts, but they could be extensive. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071