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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.

Editorial Staff1 min read

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.