Israel holds the solution to world water crisis
Hundreds of millions could find the tap running dry in just a few years unless they follow Israel’s example, warns author of ‘Let There Be Water.’
Hundreds of millions could find the tap running dry in just a few years unless they follow Israel’s example, warns author of ‘Let There Be Water.’
Israeli state-of-the-art modular cover system decreases evaporation of reservoirs and saves precious water while preserving quality.
‘As an issue of national security, Israel has successfully made itself water independent,’ says California Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird.
Israel’s IDE Technologies, already a market leader, will construct ship-based desalination operations in Japan to offset water shortages.
Though Israel is in the throes of the worst drought in its history, smart planning averted a crisis. The same tactics could help California.
The focus is ‘soft’ technology — decentralized, simple to use and maintain, and consuming little energy.
The latest water-tech idea out of Israel is a solar device that provides clear drinking water with no need for infrastructure or electricity.
OECD sends envoy to tap Israeli expertise in producing water in arid conditions.