Author: deenafaraby

The pilgrimage to Mecca has been a tradition done since the start of Islam. As the 5th pillar of Islam, Hajj holds great importance to all Muslims as a necessary part of their lives. With temperatures increasing drastically due to climate change, it is said that incidents and dangers of this environmental change will largely affect the pilgrimage. Since it takes place during the warmest time of the year, worshippers will be introduced to health risks in future years. Officials of Saudi Arabia are preparing certain protective measures, such as misters outdoors, but researchers state that in coming years the number of participants of the pilgrimage will have to be limited.

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The economic effects of the attacks on oil refineries in Abqaiq seem to be a large topic for discussion in all news sources at the moment. However, the consequences of this event on climate change has not made much appearance. While reading this article, I learned a lot about the actual threats the attack had. What really shocked me was the fact that the Gulf region already the location of much of the worst air pollution in the world, and the implications of the drone strike have made conditions even worse.

You can also read about the response to this environmental issue here.

This article is super interesting, since I have never been familiarized with the “Mittani Empire”. The excavation of Kemune in a significant archaeological finding, and it is unsure when the water levels will allow visibility of the site again.