Drought-stricken Cyprus may import water to beat a crippling shortage that is threatening to tap the island's reservoir reserves dry, its agriculture minister said on Wednesday.
Cyprus
Drought-hit Cyprus considers importing water
(via www.ecoegg.org)
Submitted by justynago on Wed, 2008-01-09 15:19. | Tags: nature | climate change | Cyprus | drought | global warming | rain | water | water savings | weather
Popular Island Paradise Facing Extreme Water Shortage
(via www.environmentalgraffiti.com)
Cyprus' crucial reservoirs stand at around 9% full, after rising temperature, and a sharp decrease in rainfall over the past 35 years. The Cypriot (love that word) government is blaming climate change, and says changes must be made.
Submitted by socialpyramid on Mon, 2007-11-19 17:56. | Tags: science | climate change | Cyprus | drought | global warming | temperature | water | water shortage
