raq is grappling with the effects of climate change and is situated at the heart
of the global issue. It is one of the top five countries most vulnerable to these
effects. Emissions from oil fields are among the major air pollutants in Iraq,
releasing thousands of tons of pollutants annually, resulting in numerous
health issues. Studies have indicated that around 2,000 residents of Basra
suffer from cancer as a consequence of air pollution, highlighting the severe
environmental situation and its future negative impacts.
Oil companies, electricity generation companies, production factories, and
vehicular emissions all contribute to air pollution, disturbing the environmental
balance. Various types of air pollutants, including gases like ammonia, carbon
monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, methane, carbon dioxide, and
chlorofluorocarbons, lead to acid rain, which directly affects natural and nonnatural resources as well as human health.

Air pollution in Basra Governorate: A Lethal Cancer Concern with Elusive Alternatives