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NATO rearmament could result in 200mln tonnes in emissions yearly: Report
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The increase in NATO's military spending could exacerbate the climate crisis by increasing greenhouse gas emissions by 200 million tonnes per year.
According to a study published by the Observatoire des conflits et de l'environnement, the arms race observed around the world - from the European Union to the United States - "aggravates the long-term climate crisis." And further strengthens the likelihood of new conflicts.
Nato rearmament could increase emissions by 200m tonnes a year, study finds
A global military buildup poses an existential threat to climate goals, according to researchers who say the rearmament planned by Nato alone could increase greenhouse gas emissions by almost 200m tonnes a year. With the world embroiled in the highest number of armed conflicts since the second world war, countries have embarked on military spending sprees, collectively totalling a record $2.46tn in 2023. For every dollar invested in new hardware…
The annual cost of emissions from NATO military development is 264 billion dollars. The increase from 1.5% to 3.5% of GDP for defence would increase pollution emissions between 87 and 194 megatons of carbon/year. The world's weapons are responsible for 5.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions by night. 200 million tonnes of pollution emissions per year. So it costs us only re-arming NATO states, showing a report from the Media and Conflict Observ…
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