Biblical Waters: Can the Jordan River Be Saved?
After a surge in refugees arriving in Jordan, the steep population increase has caused stress to the already waning water resources provided by the Jordan River.
The #PlatteRiver is almost entirely dry downstream of Kearney, NE. Almost all of Nebraska is in #drought with over a third in extreme or worse condition. #NEwx Photos by @UNL photographer Craig Chandler.
Since 2019 large parts of Argentina and neighboring countries have been reeling under drought conditions with the last four months of 2022 receiving less than half of the average precipitation: the lowest rainfall in 35 years.
The protection of the world’s river deltas must be accompanied by a commitment to responsible water governance. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) started holding meetings without official approval of the federal legislature. In order to work together with nations and communities, there must be an agreed upon respect for the rule of law. Government…