Militarization and the future of life (Earth Day, Part 2)

As we discussed in our Earth Day post, the environment is both a casualty and cause of war.  It’s time for the peace and environmental movements to join hands in solidarity. A number of organizations are working at the intersection of these important efforts.

Environment and security:Earth from space

Promoting environmental conservation as a means to peace:

Education for peace and environment:

Legal aspects of war and the environment:

Environmental and human health effects of war:

Anti-war activists can profit by understanding the causes and consequences of war from the perspective of ecological systems. Similarly, the sustainability movement will be well-served by acknowledging the profound effect that militarization has on the future of all life on earth.

Pat Daniel, Ph.D., Managing Editor of Engaging Peace