As the Middle East faces extreme heat, climate change is causing soil to turn to dust in the fertile crescent, leading to water conflicts. Alissa J. Rubin discusses Iraq's water crisis and its global implications.

Original article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/podcasts/the-daily/climate-change-iraq-middle-east.html
Source Id: 2025-05-711270151