According to a recent wire service report, scientists in Washington have discovered strong evidence connecting the warming of the ocean over the past 40 years to the release of carbon dioxide from industrial activities. Researchers in the US compared the increase in ocean temperatures with climate model predictions and concluded that human activity is the most likely cause. They expect that this warming trend will significantly affect regional water supplies in the future. The study's findings were presented at a prominent science conference in Washington DC. The team examined various factors, such as natural climate variability, solar radiation, and volcanic emissions, but found that none of these factors could fully explain the observed oceanic warming. Dr Barnett stated that greenhouse warming was what really stood out. The model accurately replicated the temperature changes in the oceans with a 95% statistical confidence, providing convincing evidence - according to the researchers - that human activities are causing global warming. The team warns that regional water supplies will be greatly impacted by climate change in the near future. In areas such as the South American Andes and western China, millions of people could face water shortages in the summer due to the rapid melting of glaciers. Dr Barnett explained that if the snow pack melts too early and societies are not prepared to capture the water, they will experience water shortages during the summer months. A Scripps researcher stated that political leadership is essential to prevent a global disaster. The researcher emphasized the importance of addressing global warming-related issues worldwide and suggested that identifying the problems is the first step towards finding solutions.