Do you think that war contributes to environmental change?

For instance, although much of Europe was destroyed during World War II, the environment recovered over the course of the next 50 years or so. Similarly, the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki caused enormous death tolls and destruction, but again, the effects subsided and the environment recovered over the course of the next 50 years or so.

Even more concerning is the fact that uranium-tipped shells were frequently used by artillery and tanks in recent Middle Eastern conflicts. This radioactive waste will remain in the environment for hundreds or even thousands of years.

Large-scale forest destruction is another common result of war, and forests help remove CO2 from the atmosphere.

Yes, war can contribute to environmental change through activities such as deforestation, habitat destruction, pollution, and the release of pollutants from weapons and infrastructure.