Destruction in Darfur

War in Darfur has wreaked havoc on the environment as displaced farmers and other refugees turn to one of the only sources of income to be found: timber. The war-fueled construction industry and the valuable wood to be harvested and sold have contributed to such a desolate and deforested landscape that locals often have to travel 50 miles from their camps to find firewood. Farmland and forest are high stakes in the conflict. Full story: Reuters