KURDISH REGION

May 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

How War Destroys Nature—and Peace Could Help Fix It

Over a year ago, fighters in a long-running conflict put their weapons down in a dramatic gesture. The scene wasn’t newsworthy just because of the symbolic act—it was notable because the fighters were asking a bigger question: What happens to the land and nature after war ends? This isn’t just about

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