Due to pollution, consumers have noticed the strange taste of oil and gas in fish from the Tigris River in Iraq. It poses a health risk to consumers and has forced fishing enthusiasts to abandon their favorite hobby.
This story was produced with support from Internews' Environmental Journalism Project in Iraq. It was first published by the Network of Iraqi Reporters for Investigative Journalism on June 15, 2024. It has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
