War in the Middle East has triggered massive carbon emissions and significant environmental damage, including toxic pollution from fuel depot fires. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global oil and LNG supplies, forcing several Asian nations to increase their reliance on coal to maintain power grids. While the immediate impact is a spike in emissions, the crisis is accelerating the shift toward domestic renewable energy. Governments are prioritizing solar, wind, and battery storage to reduce dependence on volatile foreign fossil fuel markets and enhance national energy security.
