Why Iraq's Biblical Paradise Is Becoming A Salty Wasteland

The video discusses the severe water crisis affecting the Iraqi marshes, historically significant wetlands believed to be the biblical Garden of Eden. Due to upstream dams and climate change, water levels have dropped, increasing salinity and harming local communities and livestock. The crisis has political roots, with neighboring countries controlling water flow. Farmers face challenges as agriculture suffers, leading to potential desertification and increased poverty. Iraq, once a food exporter, now relies on imports, highlighting the precariousness of life in this cradle of civilization.

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