Dead Sea Plight Spurs Bike Rally

January 09, 2007 — By Associated Press
JERUSALEM -- Several hundred cyclists are expected to take part in a ride around the Dead Sea in Israel, according to the Israeli Ministry of Tourism.
The Jan. 27 event is designed to raise awareness of the importance of preserving the Dead Sea, which is shrinking. The sea contains the saltiest water in the world at the lowest point on Earth, about 1,200 feet below sea level, and its water levels have fallen about three feet a year in the past 20 years.
In December, a Jordanian official announced that a study is now under way to look at the environmental and social consequences of building a canal to transfer water from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea.
Geological experts warn that the Dead Sea will disappear in 50 years if current trends persist. Registration details for the bike rally are at http://www.zimuk.co.il/event_2.asp?event_id19&langeng.
Source: Associated Press
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Its frightining to think that the Dead sea will disappear in the next 50 years if we continue as we are right now. With the advancements in technology, and the increases in pollution and global warming its very possible that the end of the dead sea will come sooner than predicted! I think its really important that we read more articles like this and educate people on this subject, because the majority of people probably dont realize how serious this issue is.
-Kathryn