CO2 emissions from war in Ukraine surpass 200 mln tonnes, finds report

Published 23:01 on February 23, 2025  /  Last updated at 14:37 on February 21, 2025  / /  EMEA

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has generated nearly 230 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent since the war began on Feb. 24, 2022 – equivalent to the annual emissions of Austria, Hungary, Czechia, and Slovakia combined – according to a report published Monday.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has generated nearly 230 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent since the war began on Feb. 24, 2022 – equivalent to the annual emissions of Austria, Hungary, Czechia, and Slovakia combined – according to a report published Monday.


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