"The first two weeks of the war alone unleashed more than 5 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Researchers estimate that each missile strike releases roughly 0.14 tons of CO2 equivalent, about the same as driving a car for 350 miles."
"The damage has not stopped there. From smoke over Fujairah and oil risks in Gulf waters to burned farmland and contamination fears in southern Lebanon, the environmental toll of conflict is spreading across the wider region."
"A growing body of open-source evidence, satellite imagery, social media footage, and official statements points to an unfolding ecological crisis across Iran, the Gulf, and Lebanon."
"It's often said that the environment is war's silent victim. Seven weeks after hostilities against Iran began, and as the world marks Earth Day, it is once again paying a heavy price."
War leads to severe environmental degradation, including toxic smoke, oil spills, and rising emissions. In Tehran, rain has turned foul-smelling and dark due to attacks on oil facilities. The ecological crisis extends beyond Iran, affecting the Gulf and Lebanon with visible and invisible impacts. Over 5 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent were released in the first two weeks of conflict. Each missile strike contributes to emissions, alongside other military activities, highlighting the environment as a silent victim of war.
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