Extreme heat and drought threaten Iraq’s bees and honey production

In southern Iraq, bees once thrived among lush date palms along the Shatt al-Arab. But today, rising salinity, drought, and extreme heat are wiping out hives and devastating honey production in Basra. As Iraq struggles with a worsening water crisis, beekeepers warn their centuries-old tradition may not survive. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly
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