Israel-Gaza Conflict: Carbon Footprint Exceeds Entire Nations

May 30, 2025 Israel Israel Environment
Israel-Gaza Conflict: Carbon Footprint Exceeds Entire Nations

The carbon footprint of the Israel-Gaza war surpasses that of some entire countries, with 50% of emissions from weapons and military equipment use.

Israel-Gaza Conflict's Carbon Footprint Outweighs Many Nations

The recent conflict between Israel and Gaza has had a significant environmental impact, with its carbon emissions exceeding the annual output of many individual countries.

Key Findings

Approximately 50% of the direct emissions from the conflict can be attributed to the supply and use of weapons, tanks, and other ordnance utilized by the Israeli military.

This highlights the substantial environmental cost of modern warfare, in addition to the human toll.

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