euphrates river

What the Drying Up of the Euphrates River Could Mean for Iraq & Syria

May 10, 2023

By Menal Elmaliki

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s an odd scene, in Southern Iraq,the governorate of Dhi Qar, the once lush and green meadows are now a barren desert. Breadwinners like Abu Hussein are having difficulty finding fish on the marshes that are slowly drying up. Him and others are left to worry what will … Continued

The Fertile Crescent: Remembering What it Was with Sustainability Initiatives

August 11, 2021

By Wavelry Nohr

By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer There is no denying that as the years fly by, the climate is changing. In fact, it has been since the beginning of the Earth. Unfortunately, the human race is amplifying the greenhouse effect—and fast, I might add. What was once called the “Fertile Crescent” located in between the Tigris and Euphrates … Continued

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