Floods, drought, women’s and LGBTQ rights wins, here’s a look at what happened around the world in August.
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Iraq’s Garden Of Eden Is Drying Up After Three Consecutive Years Of Drought And The Photos Are Unreal
Three consecutive years of drought have devastated Iraq’s Hawizeh marshlands, drying up the marshes reportedly home to the biblical Garden of Eden.
Heatwaves Are Sweeping The Global Due To Climate Change. Here’s The Biggest Story You’re Not Hearing About
Heatwaves have led to record-breaking temperatures and massive wildfires across Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Iraq Has Been Hit By Its Eighth Sandstorm In Just A Month And The Videos Are Unreal
Iraq has been hit by its eighth sandstorm since mid-April, leaving at least 4,000 people hospitalized for respiratory problems.
Iraq’s First All-Women Demining Team Are Clearing Landmines Left Over From The War And Saving Lives
In Basra, Iraq, 14 women are defying rigid gender norms as they become the first all-women demining team in the city.