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Could ancient 'qanats' be the answer to Iran's water crisis?
Recent protests in Iran erupted over economic collapse and political repression. But beneath the discontent, analysts also point to a deeper ecological crisis. The country has been gripped by a severe drought for six con...
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Could ancient 'qanats' be the answer to Iran's water crisis? is an episode from Down to Earth by France Médias Monde. Recent protests in Iran erupted over economic collapse and political repression. But beneath the discontent, analysts also...
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Recent protests in Iran erupted over economic collapse and political repression. But beneath the discontent, analysts also point to a deeper ecological crisis. The country has been gripped by a severe drought for six consecutive years, and many cities including its capital Tehran are on the verge of "water bankruptcy". FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe explains.
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