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A sand storm in the southern port city of Basra. Iraq is taking steps to assess and address its water problems. AFP
A sand storm in the southern port city of Basra. Iraq is taking steps to assess and address its water problems. AFP
Iraq lays out plans to tackle climate change and address water supply problems
Country's livelihood is on the line with threat of environmental change