Why are some countries fighting extreme cold?
The Climate Question
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Surviving the Mongolian Winter
This chapter recounts the severe challenges faced by Mongolian villagers during extreme winter conditions, detailing devastating impacts on livestock and community livelihoods. Personal accounts highlight the emotional toll of loss and the struggle for survival in temperatures that can plunge to minus 17 degrees. The discussion also explores the phenomenon of 'zud' and its connection to climate change, reflecting on the increasingly frequent hardships that herders endure.
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