Mediterranean basin will be most effected by Rising Temperatures

International studies have predicted that the Mediterranean basin will be more severely affected than other parts of the globe by rising temperatures.

Baror and others have just finished compiling an interim report in which they predict the effect of climate change on Israel and offer some initial recommendations for responding to those changes. Baror characterized the interim report as the beginning of a national plan to tackle the result of significant changes in the basic conditions of life.

Regarding water availability, the situation would become even more desperate. By century's end, there would be one quarter less water from natural sources, according to the report. Climate change has already changed the nature of how fresh water is delivered to Israel. While the number of rainy days has dropped, when it does rain it is much more likely to flood. Such flooding could be life-threatening and cause serious damage to property in the future, Baror warned. Moreover, freshwater sources would have a harder time recharging to their full potential, he said - a problem that has already been exacerbated by consistent over-pumping.