Stories by René van Westen

René van Westen is a postdoctoral researcher in climate physics at Utrecht University.

Aerial shows bergy bits and growlers floating in front of the Apusiajik glacier.

OceansFebruary 13, 2024

If the Atlantic Ocean Loses Circulation, What Happens Next?

Researchers found that if melting glaciers shut down the Atlantic Ocean’s circulation pattern, the global climate could see major changes within just 100 years

René van Westen, Henk A. Dijkstra, Michael Kliphuis, The Conversation US