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SAVE OUR PLANET.... Israel seeks to stabilize the Dead Sea. As part of a larger campaign
to have the remarkable water body and surrounding region containing the lowest point on Earth
declared as one of the natural wonders of the world, the Israeli government is also
seeking to protect tourism near the Sea. However, the rising waters of the Sea's southern basins
are threatening to submerge buildings such as hotels within five to ten years. These
water levels, which are currently increasing at a rate of 20 centimeters a year, are caused
by displacement, as millions of tons of salt are left behind on the Sea floor by ongoing
mineral extraction industries. Leading Israeli environmentalist, Dr. Alon Tal, has proposed
a solution of moving the submerged salts to the northern side of the Sea, which is drying.
The resulting displacement in the northern basin would have the desired effect of raising
waters there, while also preventing flooding on the southern side.
Our thanks, Dr. Tal and Israeli government, for your efforts to find a solution that maintains
the renowned Dead Sea. May sustainable, Earth-protecting practices be adopted everywhere to conserve
our precious natural world�