Military operations are an under-analyzed factor in the climate crisis, amplifying the suffering of vulnerable communities. Despite being underreported, militaries contribute nearly 5.5% of global emissions, according to the UN.
War and occupation's impact on climate is inseparable from its impact on people.The genocide in Gaza is also #ecocide. In the first 60 days after Oct 7, Israel's military actions generated over 281,000 metric tonnes of CO2, equivalent to burning 150,000 tonnes of coal