
Russia's war on Ukraine causing climate devastation, study finds
A study estimates the world's armed forces have a combined carbon footprint equal to 5.5% of global greenhouse gases.
The Initiative on Greenhouse Gas Accounting of War is a collaborative effort by climate scientists and experts to calculate and document the climate impact of armed conflicts. It provides a transparent methodology to account for emissions from all stages of a war, including military operations, post-conflict reconstruction, and related environmental damages. Its first major report focused on the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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A study estimates the world's armed forces have a combined carbon footprint equal to 5.5% of global greenhouse gases.