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40 years of satellite images analysis for Iraq

40 years of satellite images analysis for Iraq&#39;s water, rainfall, temperature, and salt.

Four Decades of Climate and Water Change in Iraq

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Satellite snapshots from 1984 to 2024 paint a stark picture: Iraq has warmed by almost 2 °C and now holds barely half the winter surface water it once did, some marshes have shrunk by 70-85 %. In this episode, we unpack the data, causes and analysis.

Episode 1. Iraq from Orbit: 40 Years of Heat, Drought & Disappearing Water

“Knowledge Insight Lounge” brings you conversations that unpack water and infrastructure trends, innovation and leadership lessons, without the board-room boredom. Join us for actionable insights