A decade of political turmoil in Libya has had a catastrophic impact on the environment. The heavily polluted coastline is affecting biodiversity.
![Derna has been under the control of militias loyal to Khalifa Haftar since 2019 [Getty File Image]](/sites/default/files/styles/image_156x88/public/2022-01/GettyImages-946415944.jpg?h=199d8c1f&itok=DmRsCxk2)
![Derna [Getty]](/sites/default/files/styles/image_156x88/public/media/images/B3A79673-7838-4CA2-8DBC-3442F768C73B.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=G_skZVCu "Derna [Getty]")
