The Israel-Iran Military Action Amplifies The Environmental Costs Of War - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran, highlighting the environmental consequences of warfare in the region. It notes that the US has deployed large bombs targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, including the heavily fortified Fordo site, amid political rhetoric from President Donald Trump urging Iran to seek peace without a clear strategic plan. The conflict risks causing extensive environmental damage, particularly from potential fires at oil refineries and storage sites, which could release a variety of harmful pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane. These pollutants threaten air quality, soil, and water resources, with additional concerns about damage to water and sanitation infrastructure and oil pollution in the Persian Gulf. The article further contextualizes the environmental costs of war by referencing the significant damage and emissions caused by conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. It emphasizes that modern warfare is highly carbon-intensive, accounting for approximately 5.5% of global annual CO2 emissions due to