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2023-04-14 Iraq

Iraq launches tree planting initiative to fight desertification and climate change

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Posted by trailing wife 2023-04-14 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [10 views ] Top

#1 Give them Bud Light to 'water' the trees.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-04-14 08:11|| 2023-04-14 08:11|| Front Page Top

#2 The closest I've ever come to Iraq was working in Riyadh in the mid-90s. But flying over the area, it is a desert. Period. Sand, sand, and more sand. I'm surprised the level of "desertification" is as low as 15%. But I do wonder what sort of trees, aside from date palms, might grow there.

Posted by Tom 2023-04-14 11:21|| 2023-04-14 11:21|| Front Page Top

#3 They could fix all of us this if they would just adopt electric cars.

Posted by Crusader 2023-04-14 15:44|| 2023-04-14 15:44|| Front Page Top

#4 If they plant the trees somebody will cut them down for firewood. Sad, but true

Posted by magpie 2023-04-14 16:15|| 2023-04-14 16:15|| Front Page Top

#5 The trees don't have to live for Iraq to be eligible for Biden's 'green' funds.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-04-14 22:48|| 2023-04-14 22:48|| Front Page Top

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