Scientists Try to Assess Wars’ Impact on Environment, Climate Change
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Countries waging wars are more focused on winning battles than mitigating their environmental impact. But researchers — who say the environmental impact of active conflicts is substantial — are trying to measure wars' effects. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports. Carla Babb contributed.