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The good news came from Israel for scientists who worried about the future of the Dead Sea. Recall that over the past 40 For years, the water level in this natural reservoir fell by 20 meters. Now the lake (scientists refer to this type of “sea”) annually dries up per meter. This is due to the fact that people use large the amount of water from Lake Kinneret and the Jordan River that feed it. However, the other day heavy rains led to a rise in water level in Dead Sea by as much as 10 centimeters. And that means stocks moisture of this drainless salt lake, considered to be peculiar a wonder of the world and a global health resort, replenished with significant amount of moisture. According to the Times of Israel, this is the first level increase over the past 10 years. As you can see, rely on natural resources make no sense. Therefore, for many years, researchers, Concerned about the future drying up of the Dead Sea, make plans for creating a channel feeding the lake. The other day your offer A group of firms introduced the World Bank. Scientists and engineers want connect the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, build on The 180-kilometer canal is a series of hydraulic structures that will feed a large desalination plant. He will supply drinking water to the inhabitants of the region, and to send salt-rich water to The Dead Sea. To implement what developers have planned it will take about $ 10 billion and, importantly, cooperation of Israel, Palestine and Jordan. Final decision construction should be taken in April 2013. Before developers plan to hold a series of public discussions an upcoming plan that will resolve the doubts of residents region regarding feasibility and environmental safety project.
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