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Drought and abundance in the Mesopotamian marshes
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Drought and abundance in the Mesopotamian marshes

Once vengefully drained by Saddam Hussein, the wetlands in southeastern Iraq have since been partially restored. Now the region and its isolated settlements face a new set of challenges.
Dam building projects could fuel water stress in Middle East
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Dam building projects could fuel water stress in Middle East

While scientists warn of their negative impact on biodiversity, the autonomous Kurdistan Region is building multiple dams to respond to water insecurity. Local groups fear shortages and raised tensions could follow.
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