The Dire Heat Crisis Along the Iran-Iraq Border: A Climate Emergency

Doug McIntyre highlights the extreme heat along the Iran-Iraq border, where temperatures regularly exceed 120 degrees. Many vulnerable populations face life-threatening conditions due to the heat, with limited or no access to air conditioning or the ability to relocate. These rising temperatures, driven by pollution and climate change, have become a permanent reality for millions. Unfortunately, the poorest communities suffer the most and often have no options for escape or relief. This situation exemplifies the broader humanitarian crisis posed by climate change across the world.