Historic Drought Threatens Ethiopia's Myrrh Trees, Key to Global Luxury Perfumes

In Ethiopia's Somali region, myrrh trees—essential to some of the world's most luxurious perfumes—are under unprecedented threat. A historic drought, compounded by erratic weather including flooding, has weakened the trees and disrupted resin production. Locals report desperate livestock nibbling away at the vegetation, while young trees struggle to survive under extreme conditions. Myrrh, prized for its use in beauty products and ancient rituals, faces reduced yields that could ripple through g