Oil: Iraq’s silent killer
Iraqis suffer higher rates of disease as a result of gas flaring and other oil extraction-related activities.
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Sulfur odor in Baghdad sparks health concerns as pollution levels soar
A sulfuric smell enveloping Baghdad and nearby provinces has alarmed residents, particularly in the southern Dora district. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has ordered a study to identify the pollution source, while the Ministry of Environment has reassured the public despite not yet pinpointing the cause.
