Jordan River Clean-Up Needs Pope's Help, Say Environmentalists

AFP:

"The world's most holy river is under threat," Israel's Zalul Environmental Association said in an open letter to the pontiff who was scheduled to arrive in Jordan later Friday.

"Water from the once-proud Jordan River is being diverted for domestic and agricultural use, leaving the lower part of the river a shriveled stream with little to no fresh water and filled with sewage," it said.

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Comments

[JerryLevy]

I don't think a country could get much greener than Israel. Their use of solar power, recycling, and small cars is ledgendary. My guess is that this article either exaggerates the problem with the Jordan river or there are real problems that will soon be addressed. I can't say. I just know that if every country took the environment as seriously as Israel does, this world would be a lot cleaner.

[ezbreezer]

Looks like they have enough water for a wet T-shirt contest.

[mergina]

There is one thing I admire the Vatican for. They are green.