Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Wars destroy lives and the climate. Why aren't we counting military emissions?

When delegates gathered for COP30 in Belém, Brazil in November 2025, they scrutinized various sectors of the global economy for their contributions to rising greenhouse gases. Agriculture, aviation, steel, cement—all were on the table. One topic not discussed was war.

Wars destroy lives and the climate. Why aren't we counting military emissions?
Image: Phys.org
When delegates gathered for COP30 in Belém, Brazil in November 2025, they scrutinized various sectors of the global economy for their contributions to rising greenhouse gases. Agriculture, aviation, steel, cement—all were on the table. One topic not discussed was war.

Originally published at Phys.org

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