The Environmental Impacts of War

Jul 7, 2023 | Tara D. Sonenshine
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War is hazardous to your health. What we know from past conflicts is that war has a serious impact on things like carbon emissions, pollution, toxic water supplies and other environmentally damaging materials. As we watch the war in Ukraine unfold and ponder future conflicts like Taiwan that might involve American troops, we must start thinking more seriously about war and the environment.