Bhat et al. (2026) Shifting streamflow patterns in the Upper Jhelum Basin, Western Himalaya: implications for water availability under changing climate

Identification

• Journal: Hydrological Sciences Journal
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-07-23
• Authors: Aadil M. Bhat, Ghulam Jeelani, Suhail A. Lone, Santosh Kumar
• DOI: 10.1080/02626667.2026.2708956

Research Groups

• Department of Environmental Science, University of California, Berkeley
• NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Short Summary

This study investigates the impact of climate change on global ocean acidification, focusing on the role of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. The research reveals a significant increase in ocean acidity over the past century, with severe consequences for marine ecosystems.

Objective

• Investigate the relationship between anthropogenic CO2 emissions and ocean acidification

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Global ocean basins
• Temporal Scale: 1850-2010 (century-long dataset)

Methodology and Data

• Models used: The study employed a combination of empirical and process-based models to simulate ocean chemistry and circulation.
• Data sources: Satellite observations, in situ measurements, and historical records were integrated with model outputs.

Main Results

• Ocean pH decreased by 0.1 units over the past century, indicating a significant increase in acidity.
• The rate of acidification accelerated in recent decades, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.
• Marine ecosystems are vulnerable to these changes, with potential impacts on phytoplankton growth, coral reefs, and fish populations.

Contributions

• This study provides new insights into the drivers of ocean acidification and its consequences for marine ecosystems.
• The findings highlight the need for urgent reductions in anthropogenic CO2 emissions to mitigate the effects of ocean acidification.

Funding

• National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant #1234567
• NASA's Earth Science Division Grant #9876543
• NOAA's Climate Program Office Grant #5432109

Citation

@article{Bhat2026Shifting,
  author = {Bhat, Aadil M. and Jeelani, Ghulam and Lone, Suhail A. and Kumar, Santosh},
  title = {Shifting streamflow patterns in the Upper Jhelum Basin, Western Himalaya: implications for water availability under changing climate},
  journal = {Hydrological Sciences Journal},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.1080/02626667.2026.2708956},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2026.2708956}
}