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If global leaders can’t agree on a course of action to phase out fossil fuels, countries should do so independently by signing on to a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Armed conflicts not only result in human suffering but also cause significant environmental damage. Artillery strikes, rockets, and landmines release pollutants, destroy forests, and render farmland unusable. Chemical weapons and pollution from weapons leave a toxic legacy in the environment. Explosives and troop movement can destroy landscapes, leading to long-lasting damage. Conflict also causes habitat loss and decreased biodiversity.