A climate chain reaction: Major Greenland melting could devastate crops in Africa – The Washington Post
Article Synopsis – A new study suggests that as Greenland’s glaciers melt, the influx of freshwater could disrupt the flow of a major ocean current system, causing changes in atmospheric patterns throughout the Atlantic and altering weather patterns around the world. The consequence could be devastating agricultural losses and tens of millions of people could be forced to migrate from Africa’s Sahel region. While the new study focuses specifically on the western Sahel, regions throughout the Atlantic, including Western Europe and the east coast of North America could also be affected. To read the actual article click here.