"Every missile strike is another downpayment on a hotter, more unstable planet, and none of it makes anyone safer. Every refinery fire and tanker strike is a reminder that fossil-fuelled geopolitics is incompatible with a livable planet."
"The analysis estimates the total emissions from the destruction of civilian buildings to be 2.4 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, highlighting the extensive environmental cost of the conflict."
"Reports indicate that between 150 million and 270 million litres of fuel were consumed by military operations in the first 14 days, significantly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions."
The US-Israel war on Iran has resulted in severe environmental damage, emitting 5 million tonnes of greenhouse gases within the first 14 days. The conflict has devastated infrastructure, with 20,000 civilian buildings reported damaged, contributing 2.4 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions. Military operations have consumed between 150 million and 270 million litres of fuel, exacerbating the climate crisis. The analysis emphasizes that fossil fuel interests driving foreign policy are incompatible with a sustainable planet, highlighting the urgent need to address the environmental consequences of warfare.
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