In Syria, in the ancient ruins of Palmyra, an oasis in agony

The oasis bordering the ancient site of Palmyra was decimated by the Assad regime and its allies. An economic and environmental powerhouse in the heart of the Syrian desert, its revival is essential to the inhabitants. You are reading the series "Syria: The Ecological Challenges of the Post-Assad Era." Palmyra (Syria), report "In this field, there were 300 olive trees. They're all gone," explains Mohamed, pointing to a field now devoid of veget…