Drought
Israeli Agriculture Minister Prays For Rain At Western Wall To Relieve Drought
One newspaper wrote that the minister should instead focus on promoting policies to fight climate change, such as limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Uganda’s Jews Are Down To One Meal A Day Amid Drought
A dire situation for Uganda’s Jewish community, called the Abayudaya.
Trump Acts Like A Political Pro On Climate Change — And That Should Scare Us
In one arena Trump has been decisive, methodical and thorough to a degree that’s utterly out of character. That arena is climate change.
Sea Of Galilee Hits Lowest Level In Century As Drought Bites
JERUSALEM — The Sea of Galilee is at its lowest level in a century after northern Israel experienced the driest February ever recorded. The Israel Water Authority said Tuesday that the large freshwater lake, also known as Lake Kinneret, is 20 centimeters below the line experts consider acceptable for water quality. The sea received only 10…
14-Year Israel Drought Was Worst in 900 Years
A recent 14-year dry spell in the Middle East was the worst drought in the past 900 years, according to a new NASA study.
William Shatner Wants To Raise $30 Billion To Build a Water Pipeline
William Shatner in full Captain Kirk mode is looking to marshal a crew for a project with an astronomical budget to deal with California’s drought problems, although some might call it a pipe dream.
Can Israeli Ingenuity Solve California's Drought Woes?
California Governor Jerry Brown told visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday that he hoped Israeli water technology could help his state deal with a devastating drought.
Ahmadinejad Says Enemies Divert Rain From Iran
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has accused his country’s enemies of enacting a sinister plan to create a drought by somehow destroying the rain clouds before they reach Iran, several Iranian websites reported on Tuesday.
