PARIS: From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and the climate.
US and Israeli aircraft use a considerable amount of fuel reaching the Gulf and flying sorties over Iran, said Benjamin Neimark at the Queen Mary University of London.
Deploying stealth bombers and fighter jets around the clock adds a significant amount of planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere.
“The US Navy also has a significant fleet which will be operating remotely for some time,” Neimark said.
“That is a significant number of US troops that need to be fed, housed, and working around the clock. These floating cities all need energy.”
