UK and Europe could be plunged into new 'ice age' as 'tipping point' approaches

Scientists are warning of extreme and dramatic climate changes if a weakened ocean current collapses - potentially sending us hurtling into a new "little Ice Age" View 2 Images A new ice age could hit Europe (Image: Getty Images)

Britain and Europe could be plunged into a “Little Ice Age” over the climate crisis , experts fear. ‌

They have warned a key ocean current in the North Atlantic Ocean is weakening and may collapse. ‌

Scientists say the North Atlantic Subpolar Gyre – a system of rotating ocean currents south of Greenland – has been in decline since the 1950s. ‌

And it could spark a meltdown in Europe, which could cause sudden and dramatic climate changes.

Study author Dr Beatriz Arellano Nava, from the University of Exeter, called the findings “highly worry