Military cost.

A new study finds the world's armed forces accounted for 5.5% of total GHGs in 2022—more than the combined emissions of 52 African nations, Democracy Now reports from the COP28 sidelines.

An eye-opening read. And the study doesn't include emissions from oil-guzzling vehicles and weapons being used in current conflicts.

Amena H. Saiyid

Washington D.C. Correspondent