EVERY DAY MORE WARFARE REEKING TERRIBLE DAMAGE ON OUR ENVIRONMENT.

Now we are into over 500 days of the Ukraine war the consequence for the environment becomes more obvious. All wars can have significant and long-lasting effects on the environment. The environmental impact of wars can be seen during the conflict itself and can persist for years or even decades after the fighting has ceased. Here are some of the effects that wars can have on the environment:

1. Destruction of ecosystems: Warfare often involves the use of heavy weaponry, which can cause extensive damage to natural ecosystems. Bombs, artillery, and other explosives can destroy forests, wetlands, and other habitats, leading to the loss of biodiversity and disruption of ecological balance.
2. Contamination of land and water: Wars frequently involve the use of hazardous materials such as chemical agents, explosives, and heavy metals. When these substances are released into the environment, they can contaminate soil, water sources, and vegetation, posing risks to human health and ecosystems. For example, oil spills from damaged infrastructure or deliberate sabotage can have severe ecological consequences.
3. Deforestation and resource depletion: Conflicts often result in increased demand for natural resources, such as timber, minerals, and water. Rampant logging, illegal mining, and overexploitation of resources can occur as a consequence of war, leading to deforestation, soil erosion, and depletion of natural resources.
4. Displacement of populations: Wars force large numbers of people to flee their homes, leading to the establishment of refugee camps and makeshift settlements. These settlements can place significant strain on local ecosystems as resources are strained to accommodate the displaced populations. Overuse of natural resources in such circumstances can lead to land degradation, deforestation, and depletion of water sources.
5. Damage to infrastructure: Infrastructure, including factories, power plants, transportation systems, and waste management facilities, often becomes targets during conflicts. Attacks on these structures can result in the release of hazardous substances into the environment, such as pollutants from damaged industrial facilities or the disruption of waste management systems, leading to pollution and contamination.
6. Long-term effects of munitions: Unexploded ordnance and landmines pose ongoing risks to both human health and the environment. They can remain active for many years after a conflict has ended, making the affected areas unsafe for habitation, farming, and economic development. Additionally, the cleanup of these hazardous remnants can be costly and time-consuming.

Are all governments really doing enough to avoid warfare in the first place or is the agenda being driven by multinational weapons manufacturers and pliant politicians wanting glory leading to devastation as seen in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Chad, Mali, Congo, Rwanda, Balkans, in fact it is difficult to find an area where the environment has been considered before the shooting starts. Even tyrants and dictators must understand the eventual effects to their populations when they rush headlong into conflict. The ultimate end result of wars is of course millions of refugees with political divisions being created which destabilise governments even more. What the world needs desperately now is a person such a Sir David Attenborough to take charge and stop the catastrophe although it seems already too late, the idiots are running the madhouse.