René van Westen

René van Westen

researcher Netherlands

René van Westen is a marine and atmospheric researcher at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, known for his work on climate models and the impacts of ocean current systems on global weather patterns. He recently co-authored a significant study published in the Geophysical Research Letters journal, which explores the potential consequences of a collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) under climate change scenarios, highlighting the risks of extreme winter temperatures and societal impacts in Europe.

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Portugal Portugal: René van Westen is the author of the study warning about the potential collapse of the AMOC and its impact on European temperatures. 7

Público: Europa pode gelar se a corrente do oceano Atlântico abrandar, diz estudo | Oceano Atlântico

United States United States: René van Westen is a marine and atmospheric researcher at Utrecht University in the Netherlands and co-author of the paper published Wednesday in the Geophysical Research Letters journal. 7

CNN: The collapse of a crucial system of ocean currents could plunge parts of the world into a deep freeze in winter. Here’s where will be most affected