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What Is It Good For?
War ain't good for the planet, says new report |
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14 Dec 2007 |
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| Posted at 1:14 PM on 14 Dec 2007 It's the time of year for thinking about shopping peace on earth, and an aptly timed new report carries a reminder of the impact of war not just on people, but on the planet. Modern warfare tactics cause unprecedented damage to natural landscapes, says a new article from the Worldwatch Institute. Think spraying of Agent Orange in Vietnam, Rwandan refugees stripping forest for shelter, and the im ... |
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| Topics: habitat loss, insanity, Iraq, news, Rwanda, Vietnam (all these topics) |
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