As drought and dust storms ravage Iraq's parched cities with growing frequency, ordinary citizens are launching tree-planting campaigns in a bid to allay encroaching desertification and spur the government to act.
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Once known for its fertile lands and lush agriculture, Iraq is facing an impending climate crisis as drought, incessant sand storms and scorching heat, compounded by a failing government, promise a difficult summer.