The loss of Arctic sea ice can disrupt ocean currents, particularly the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, which influences warm water flow towards Western Europe, potentially leading to colder temperatures and altered weather patterns in the region. This disruption could also exacerbate extreme weather events and sea-level rise along the coast.
In one to two sentences, explain how the loss of Arctic sea ice may affect the ocean currents and climate near the Western European coast.(
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