The-independent.com July 07, 2026 • 05:00

We’re in the middle of a heatwave, so why is the ‘cold blob’ in the North Atlantic causing so much concern? - The Independent

By Helen Coffey

We’re in the middle of a heatwave, so why is the ‘cold blob’ in the North Atlantic causing so much concern? - The Independent

A large expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean has been bucking the global warming trend and is alarming scientists, who warn the collapse of an ocean current system could be catastrophic for the planet as we know it. Helen Coffey reports

It may sound strange considering this summers multiple unrelenting heatwaves, but a less-talked-about anomalous climate phenomenon is steadily gaining attention: a giant cold patch has formed in the … [+9072 chars]

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