We have learnt little from adverse weather

Last week, two great ecological stories were reported from two contrasting ends of the earth. The first one came from Venezuela, the South American country just North of Brazil, currently experiencing severe drought.

According to media reports, the prolonged drought is so bad that President Nicolas Maduro announced a two-day work week so as to conserve the little energy due to low water levels in the main dam. Water levels at the country’s Guri Dam, one of the world’s largest hydroelectric facilities, reached a record 793 feet. The drought is the worst in 47 years.