Sheena Ansari, Vice President: Release of 1.5 Million Tons of Carbon Dioxide Following Attacks on Energy Facilities / Deeper Dimensions of Environmental War Crimes

Sheena Ansari, Vice President: Release of 1.5 Million Tons of Carbon Dioxide Following Attacks on Energy Facilities / Deeper Dimensions of Environmental War Crimes

🔹 Attacks on fuel tanks and facilities in Asaluya within a few days caused the release of 1.5 million tons equivalent to carbon dioxide; A figure equivalent to annual carbon absorption by 66 million mature trees.

🔹 Destruction of energy infrastructure, in addition to widespread pollution, interrupted the implementation of plans to reduce carbon emissions, collect flare gases and develop renewable energies. Iran should be the standard bearer of the demand for climate justice.