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Israel poured a billion tons of unsalted water onto a desert. The result is unreal. - C C - May 31, 2025
https://youtu.be/cU0CAtJDLzE
INTRO: This video explores Israel’s extraordinary transformation of the Negev desert using advanced water technologies, including desalination, wastewater recycling, and drip irrigation. It covers the history, engineering marvels, agricultural successes, and ecological impact of this ambitious greening project. Solar energy's role in sustaining the desert infrastructure is also detailed.
Israel’s success in greening the Negev is a case study in how countries with limited natural resources can overcome climate challenges. Through technological innovation, strategic planning, and sustainable practices, Israel has created a model for turning inhospitable land into productive ecosystems, providing insights for global climate and food security challenges.
This video presents factual and historical accounts of Israel’s desert irrigation and ecological transformation efforts. It highlights both the successes and ecological challenges of this development. The information is educational and not intended to promote political viewpoints.
VIDEO EXCERPT: Despite political controversy, if there's one thing everyone can agree on Israel is an innovative country. From military defense to health and technology, they're certainly proficient at managing their resources to yield impressive returns. [...] All Israel's total land mass is just about 8,355 square miles, making it the 153rd largest country by size out of 234. In comparison, the Negv Desert is 4,633 square miles. In other words, it covers almost the entire southern part of Israel and covers more than half of the country's total land mass. That's why David Ben-Gurion, Israel's first prime minister, famously declared that the Negev would be crucial to the country's future. But how do you turn an arid desert into green vegetation? As you can tell, the Negev is a big desert with dusty mountains and sand dunes that can reach heights of up to 98 feet...
https://youtu.be/cU0CAtJDLzE