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Orient XXI Themes > Environment

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  • The image shows two boys in a dilapidated urban setting. One boy is pushing a wheelbarrow that carries another boy sitting inside it. The background includes a scene of garbage and rubble, with partially constructed buildings and damaged structures. The environment appears to be neglected, highlighting issues related to poverty and urban decay. The sky is clear, suggesting a bright day. Yemen. Unfiltered Neoliberal Policies Have Worsened the Water Crisis Helen Lackner · June 2021
  • The image shows a field with sprinkler irrigation systems in operation. Water is being sprayed onto the dry, plowed soil, creating a mist effect. In the background, there are trees and a clear sky, indicating a rural landscape. The overall scene suggests agricultural activity, with the purpose of watering crops or preparing the soil for planting. Water in Tunisia: Poverty Line and Impoverishment Plans Mohamed Rami Abdelmoula · June 2021
  • The image depicts a large, under-construction dam situated in a mountainous landscape. The dam site features extensive concrete structures and machinery, indicating significant engineering work in progress. Surrounding the site, there are vast areas of earth that have been moved or excavated, along with roads and pathways that suggest ongoing construction activity. The landscape is somewhat arid, with sparse vegetation and mountainous terrain in the background. The visibility is limited, possibly due to haze or dust in the atmosphere. Who is Losing the Nile? Alain Gresh · February 2018
  • From Climate Change to War Warda Mohamed · November 2016
  • The image depicts a worker operating a pneumatic drill in a rocky area. The person is wearing protective clothing, including a mask or scarf over their face to shield against dust. Surrounding the worker are loose rocks and debris, and a cloud of dust is being kicked up by the drilling activity, creating a hazy atmosphere. The setting appears to be a mining or construction site. In Morocco, the Intense Exploitation of Miners and the Land Continues Salaheddine Lemaizi · November 2016
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