Environment and Conflict Are Linked
We must all work together — there is no time to fight. The survival of the planet is at stake.
The Connection Between Environment and War
This archived page from 2008 explored the critical link between environmental degradation and global conflict. As resources become scarce and climate change intensifies, the potential for conflict increases.
Key resources referenced included George Monbiot's book "Heat" and the Sierra Club's work on environment and war. These sources documented how environmental pressures can lead to resource conflicts and how military activities contribute to environmental destruction.
National Footprints
The page featured links to the Global Footprint Network, which tracks how nations use Earth's resources. Understanding our ecological footprint is essential for creating sustainable peace.
Climate Change and Nuclear Winter
As Peace Source noted in 2008: "Nuclear winter is not the answer to global warming." The interconnection between nuclear weapons and climate catastrophe remains a central concern. Both threats require international cooperation to address.
Sustainable Solutions
The original page explored alternative approaches, including permaculture and sustainable living practices, as pathways to both environmental healing and peace. The message remains clear: we cannot address conflict without addressing environmental sustainability, and vice versa.
True peace requires not just the absence of war, but the presence of justice — including environmental justice for all peoples and future generations.