The effect of armed conflict on the environment

This article talks about the multiple influences the military as a whole has on the environment. It spends a lot of time talking about nuclear weapons and power, along with environmentally harmful military tactics (Agent Orange, cluster bombing, landmines), and the use of chemical and biological agents. The article also points out the fact that the environmental effect of armed conflict as a whole isn't given the appropriate amount of attention.

The full article can be downloaded from this link: www.sdissues.net/SDIN/.../Mil-Envir%20JOBURG%20version.doc