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Rising military spending could add tens of millions of tonnes to global emissions -report

Published 12:29 on September 15, 2025 / Last updated at 12:29 on September 15, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure)

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Global defence budgets are set to drive significant increases in GHG output, with every $100 billion in additional military spending linked to around 32 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, according to an analysis published this month.
Global defence budgets are set to drive significant increases in GHG output, with every $100 billion in additional military spending linked to around 32 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, according to an analysis published this month.


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