Across much of West Africa, the wind is an incredibly dangerous aspect of everyday life. During the dry season, winds known as the Harmattan sweep down from the Sahara and carry dust that settles on roads, homes, crops, and inside people’s lungs.
While the dust can be nourishing in many ways, it is incredibly dangerous for a number of reasons. Thousands of people across West Africa lose their lives due to the Harmattan winds, and climate change just might make it worse. Click on to see how.