VOICED: Pollution in the Garden of Eden

The video discusses the environmental crisis in the Shatt Al Arab River, where rising salinity and pollution are affecting local fishing and agriculture. The crisis is attributed to reduced water flow from tributaries, partly due to Iran's diversion of the Karen River. This has led to increased salt levels, harming farmland and wildlife. Additionally, industrial waste from an Iranian refinery is causing pollution. The video calls for urgent action to address these ecological challenges, which are straining Iraq's government and impacting local communities.

What is the primary cause of the rising salinity in the Shatt Al Arab River?

• Increased rainfall

• Diversion of the Karun River

• Deforestation

• Melting glaciers

What ecological issue is Seba facing due to industrial activities?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Soil erosion

• Water pollution

What is the impact of sluggish river flow on industrial waste?

• It reduces water salinity

• It causes pollution to spread

• It helps in waste management

• It increases fish population

What are the local farmers and fishermen experiencing due to the environmental crisis?

• Better irrigation systems

• Improved fish quality

• Abandonment of lands

• Increased crop yield

What is the taste of the few fish that fishermen catch now?

• Bitter

• Oily

• Salty

• Sweet