fromwww.aljazeera.com2 months agoPreserving Oualata's fragile manuscript legacy amid desert threatsOualata's historical manuscripts and buildings are endangered by desertification and climate change, threatening the town's cultural heritage.
fromwww.nytimes.com3 months agoSandstorm Turns Iraq's Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to HospitalsIraq faces increasing frequency and severity of sandstorms due to climate change, leading to health crises and disruptions.
EnvironmentfromState of the Planet4 months agoDesertification: The Earth Is Getting DryerClimate change is rapidly increasing the extent of drylands and desertification globally, threatening the livelihoods of billions.
EnvironmentfromState of the Planet4 months agoDesertification: The Earth Is Getting DryerClimate change is rapidly increasing the extent of drylands and desertification globally, threatening the livelihoods of billions.
World newsfromeuronews5 months agoClimate change threatens to cover this ancient African city with sandChinguetti, Mauritania faces imminent burial by sand due to climate change, threatening its historical manuscripts and cultural significance.
Miscellaneousfromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoWe water, rest, water': the green belt of vegetable plots cooling a cityThe Ouagadougou green belt is crucial for combating desertification and urban heat while promoting sustainable agriculture.