How the Iran War Worsens the Climate Crisis

Jul 10, 2026 | Sarah Yerkes and Alejandro Martin Rodriguez
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Fears of a reignited conflict are rising, even as the true cost of war is only beginning to be tallied. Alongside the thousands of deaths, the destruction of infrastructure, and the global economic costs, the war is exacerbating existing climate vulnerabilities and exposing the people of the region to an increasingly dangerous and nearly uninhabitable reality.