16,000-year Andean climate history study reveals CO2 levels and ocean currents as primary drivers.

Researchers from Brown University discovered the 16,000-year climate history of the tropical Andes, revealing carbon dioxide levels and ocean currents as the primary drivers of the area's climate. This study, the first to provide a high-resolution temperature record for the past 16,000 years in the tropical Andes, can help predict and mitigate future climate impacts in tropical regions. The research highlights the role of CO2 as a key driver of temperature changes and ocean currents moving warm water from the tropics to the North Atlantic.

August 12, 2024
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