Sybren Drijfhout
Sybren Drijfhout is a notable climate scientist at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, recognized for his research on ocean dynamics and climate change. He has contributed significantly to understanding the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Amoc) and has co-authored studies highlighting the risks associated with its potential collapse due to global warming. Recently, he was in the news for expressing concerns that the tipping point for Amoc shutdown could be reached within the next few decades, emphasizing the urgency for action against climate change.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,148 | $2,700,000 | 1,159$ |
| Romania | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 14,607 | $250,000 | 190$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 64,926 | $720,000 | 554$ |
| Totals | 3 | 171,462,769 | 108,681 | $3,670,000 | 1,903$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Turkey:
Sybren Drijfhout, the lead author of the research from the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, emphasizes the seriousness of the collapse risk.
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Romania:
Sybren Drijfhout, the head of the Department of Ocean and Earth Sciences at the University of Southampton, stated that the Utrecht study is 'solid'.
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United Kingdom:
Prof Sybren Drijfhout, at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, was also part of the team.
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