Jordan Turning The Desert Green
Desert Agriculture Enabled by Seawater and Solar Power Jordan's Sustainable Solar & Seawater Farm Project Ambitious, Innovative Project Jordon has embarked on a very ambitious and innovative project to turn the desert green for farming. They have a pilot project underway in a location that's .62 miles from the Israeli border and 9.3 miles from the Red Sea. Feeding the World One of the most pressing needs facing humanity is feeding the world's growing population. By 2050, food production needs to go up by 50% to feed the projected global population. The problem is further complicated by the lack of good water, which is a big issue in Jordan. Furthermore, food production totals 70% of global freshwater consumption and emits 25% of greenhouse gases. Changes are clearly needed. Jordan, which is the 2nd poorest water supply nation and three-quarters desert, is taking an innovative, problem solving lead. Jordan Playing to Its Strengths Jordan has plenty o