Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Cracked, dry earth with a narrow stream of water running through it, highlighting the environmental crisis in Iraq from 2018 to 2021, including the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Cracked, dry earth with a narrow stream of water running through it, highlighting the environmental crisis in Iraq from 2018 to 2021, including the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Cracked, dry earth, a stark reminder of the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan, highlights Iraq’s intense environmental crisis from 2018 to 2021. The country, home to 43 million people, grapples with severe water scarcity amid the impacts of climate change, with summer temperatures frequently soaring to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Herds of sheep graze across cracked, dry land in Iraq, a landscape also affected by the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. As temperatures soared up to 50°C (122°F) in summer, Iraq faces severe climate-related challenges that threaten both people and ecosystems. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Cracked, dry earth, a stark reminder of the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan, highlights Iraq’s intense environmental crisis from 2018 to 2021. The country, home to 43 million people, grapples with severe water scarcity amid the impacts of climate change, with summer temperatures frequently soaring to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Cracked, dry earth with a narrow stream of water running through it, highlighting the environmental crisis in Iraq from 2018 to 2021, including the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

A view of water, contrasting with the severe environmental challenges Iraq faces, including the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. Water remains a critical issue in this country of 43 million, where the impact of climate change worsens each year. Frequent summer temperatures reaching up to 50°C (122°F) exacerbate the crisis. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Cracked, dry earth with a narrow stream of water running through it, highlighting the environmental crisis in Iraq from 2018 to 2021, including the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Cracked, dry earth, a stark reminder of the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan, highlights Iraq’s intense environmental crisis from 2018 to 2021. The country, home to 43 million people, grapples with severe water scarcity amid the impacts of climate change, with summer temperatures frequently soaring to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

A view of water, contrasting with the severe environmental challenges Iraq faces, including the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. Water remains a critical issue in this country of 43 million, where the impact of climate change worsens each year. Frequent summer temperatures reaching up to 50°C (122°F) exacerbate the crisis. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Reflecting Iraq's environmental challenges, the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan, is emblematic of a country struggling with an intensifying climate crisis. With temperatures often soaring to 50°C (122°F) in the summer, Iraq, home to 43 million people, faces significant water issues exacerbated by worsening climate change. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

A view of waters in Iraq, contrasting with the severe environmental challenges Iraq faces, including the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. Water remains a critical issue in this country of 43 million, where the impact of climate change worsens each year. Frequent summer temperatures reaching up to 50°C (122°F) exacerbate the crisis. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

A view of waters in Iraq, contrasting with the severe environmental challenges Iraq faces, including the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. Water remains a critical issue in this country of 43 million, where the impact of climate change worsens each year. Frequent summer temperatures reaching up to 50°C (122°F) exacerbate the crisis. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Reflecting Iraq's environmental challenges, the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan, is emblematic of a country struggling with an intensifying climate crisis. With temperatures often soaring to 50°C (122°F) in the summer, Iraq, home to 43 million people, faces significant water issues exacerbated by worsening climate change. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

A view of waters in Iraq, contrasting with the severe environmental challenges Iraq faces, including the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. Water remains a critical issue in this country of 43 million, where the impact of climate change worsens each year. Frequent summer temperatures reaching up to 50°C (122°F) exacerbate the crisis. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

A view of water reflects the sky, contrasting with the severe environmental challenges Iraq faces, including the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. Water remains a critical issue in this country of 43 million, where the impact of climate change worsens each year. Frequent summer temperatures reaching up to 50°C (122°F) exacerbate the crisis. (2018-2021, Iraq). Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

A view of water, contrasting with the severe environmental challenges Iraq faces, including the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. Water remains a critical issue in this country of 43 million, where the impact of climate change worsens each year. Frequent summer temperatures reaching up to 50°C (122°F) exacerbate the crisis. Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

Environmental Crisis - Iraq

A view of water reflects the sky, contrasting with the severe environmental challenges Iraq faces, including the drying up of the Sirwan River in Halabja province, Iraqi Kurdistan. Water remains a critical issue in this country of 43 million, where the impact of climate change worsens each year. Frequent summer temperatures reaching up to 50°C (122°F) exacerbate the crisis. (2018-2021, Iraq). Photo by Peshraw Mahdi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM