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Briefing: US and Israel’s war on Iran is a disaster for the environment, analysis shows
Strategic angle: Exclusive: War has led to 5m tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in two weeks and is draining the global carbon budget faster than 84 countries combined.
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Updated 21 days ago
The ongoing US-Israel military actions in Iran have led to an alarming increase in greenhouse gas emissions, with estimates suggesting a total of 5 million tonnes released within a two-week period.
This surge in emissions is reportedly draining the global carbon budget at a rate surpassing that of 84 countries combined, raising concerns about the long-term implications for climate targets.
The analysis highlights the urgent need for assessing the environmental impact of military operations and their contribution to global climate change, particularly in conflict zones.