‘It used to be like heaven’: the Iraq wetlands decimated by the climate crisis – in pictures
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The people of the Hawizeh marshes of southern Iraq have an ancient history living in the world’s most unique and biod...

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/gallery/2023/jan/23/iraq-wetlands-hawizeh-marshes-climate-crisis-in-pictures

‘It used to be like heaven’: the Iraq wetlands decimated by the climate crisis – in pictures

The people of the Hawizeh marshes of southern Iraq have an ancient history living in the world’s most unique and biodiverse wetlands. The region has been reduced to near-desert as a result of the climate crisis, devastated by drought and man-made dams. Thousands of families are having to leave.

the Guardian

Setting pulses racing: the Reading scientists perfecting broad bean bread
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By making their nutritious bread taste like normal white loaves, scientists aim to help disadvantagedIt’s creamy-white in colour with a deep brown crust. It has a mild floury taste but with a mor...

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/jan/22/setting-pulses-racing-the-reading-scientists-perfecting-broad-bean-bread

Setting pulses racing: the Reading scientists perfecting broad bean bread

By making their nutritious bread taste like normal white loaves, scientists aim to help disadvantaged

The Guardian