The climate cost of war
BBC Inside Science
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Climate Conflict: The Environmental Costs of War
This chapter explores the relationship between climate change and warfare, with a specific focus on the war in Gaza and its environmental repercussions. It highlights the challenges in assessing military-related carbon emissions and the urgency for accurate data collection to understand the full scope of warfare's impact on climate. The discussion underscores the necessity for transparency in emissions reporting and the role of the military sector in contributing to global emissions, revealing significant implications for reconstruction efforts in conflict-affected areas.
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