Summary
An international team of scientists drilled deep below the Dead Sea to examine the layers of sediment left behind beneath the lowest place on Earth over the course of million of years, providing clues about shifting weather patterns, seismic activity and climate change. Once extracted, the layer-cake of soil will be subjected to high-resolution examination by scientists from fields ranging from climate science to chemistry for clues about Earth's changing environment. Details about severe weather or major seismic activity could even provide insight into human migration in and out of the region.
Appeal to me
The heading attracts me immediately as it is known that the article is somehow about the discovery of new substances under the deep dead sea and people would always like to see the results with curiosity from the scientists (including me).
Agree
The idea of exploring the deepest under the sea is remarkable and significant for us because natural resources are exactly what we lacking now. Majority of people take it for granted and never thought about losing it one day. Therefore, their researches will definitely contribute to our future benefits.
Questions
Why the scientists concentrates more on discovering the new substances rather than protecting the environment and maximizing their knowledge in making use of what we have now? I do not mean that we should not do mining, but bear in mind that natural resources would be run out one day if we still damage the environment without taking actions.
If I were in control
I would like to use the natural resources wisely and efficiently if found any because they are far precious than monetary value, like experiment them to look for alternatives and store up temporarily. In addition, attempt to minimize wastage is very important and the developed as well as developing countries practice that also. We all should realize that the Earth that we are leaving is no longer "healthy". The movie "2012" does make sense in a way.
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