This detailed review analyzes the intricate relationship between energy production, climate warming, and the military-industrial complex. While it is well-known that burning coal, oil, and gas contributes significantly to CO2 emissions, this study highlights that arms production plays a substantial, yet often unaddressed, role in global warming.
Key findings reveal that the military industry, particularly through large-scale metallurgy, contributes approximately 80% to the global GDP while being a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions exacerbate the "greenhouse effect," leading to catastrophic consequences such as extreme weather events, flooding, and loss of human life. The impact is compounded by continuous wars and the manufacturing of weapons, which consume enormous energy resources and contribute to sustained levels of CO2 in the atmosphere.
The research underscores the paradox of economic benefits gained from arms production versus the significant environmental and societal costs. It highlights the crucial need for international climate policies to include regulations that address military emissions. Unlike current strategies focusing primarily on renewable energy and industrial emissions, the findings advocate for broader inclusion of the military sector in climate action plans.
The article calls for increased awareness and policy changes to mitigate the environmental impact of the military-industrial complex, emphasizing that true progress in combating climate change must account for all significant sources of CO2 emissions.
🔗 Full Text: https://www.igminresearch.com/articles/html/igmin194
🔗 DOI Link: https://dx.doi.org/10.61927/igmin194
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