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Sidi al-Hamri, Libya

This picture taken on February 16, 2021 shows a view of a snowy forest area in the Sidi al-Hamri region of Libya’s eastern Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain) upland region.
This picture taken on February 16, 2021 shows a view of a snowy forest area in the Sidi al-Hamri region of Libya’s eastern Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain) upland region. Photo: AFP (Getty Images)

The Green Mountain region of Libya saw its first snowfall in 15 years. Flakes started falling there on Monday and kept dropping for two full days. It created a calm scene in the region’s forests. But it’s also a sign of future erratic weather. Increasing climate variability due to the climate crisis is a big threat to Libya’s agricultural production, and can also exacerbate violent tension throughout the area. Not to be a bummer.