War Escalates Environmental Problems in Ukraine

Mar 3, 2022 | Teresa Bergen
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Some Russians are concerned about the environmental effects of the war, too. Oleg Anisimov, head of the Russian delegation at a closed-door U.N. climate conference, apologized for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Experts warn that if Russia targets Ukraine’s chemical plants, electric grid or industrial infrastructure, there could be widespread and long-lasting trouble. Instead, the environmental problems are snowballing. As the armed conflict escalates, so does the toll on the land. Intentionally attacking civilian infrastructure is illegal under the laws of war, according to Pearshouse.