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Mongolia's big freeze
A slow natural disaster is taking its toll on Mongolia's herders, killing thousands of livestock and putting livelihoods at risk. The phenomenon is known as the Dzud - a severe summer drought followed by an extra harsh winter. With heavy snows covering up already sparse grazing land, millions of animals have perished. Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports from Central Mongolia. (Mar 15, 2010)
A slow natural disaster is taking its toll on Mongolia's herders, killing thousands of livestock and putting livelihoods at risk.
The phenomenon is known as the Dzud - a severe summer drought followed by an extra harsh winter.
With heavy snows covering up already sparse grazing land, millions of animals have perished.
Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports from Central Mongolia. (Mar 15, 2010)
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climate farmers crisis people indigenous phenomenon Mongolia Asia-pacific Dzud livestocks Nomads
Connected To:
Extreme Weather Emperilled Ecosystems Global Meltdown Endangered Species
Tags:
climate farmers crisis people indigenous phenomenon Mongolia Asia-pacific Dzud livestocks Nomads
Connected To:
Extreme Weather Emperilled Ecosystems Global Meltdown Endangered Species
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