Environmental Aftermath in Afghanistan

"It is estimated that ten thousand villages, and their surrounding environments were destroyed. Safe drinking water declined, because of a destruction of water infrastructure and resulting leaks, bacterial contamination and water theft."

Not only have numerous amounts of people been killed during this on going war but, the environment has taken on a huge toll as well. Drinking water became destroyed and contamination ruined many other sources for people. All of this contamination comes from bombs, humans, and poor placement of things like landfills. Air pollution from things like bombs, planes and other machinery have take a large toll on Afghanistan as well. The air quality has become more poor and has been know to cause harm to people in the certain parts of the country.

The wildlife and their habitats have become scarce as well. The Taliban destroyed a lot of the forest during the peak of the war because they needed the timber to illegally trade. The US troops destroyed most of the rest of the forests during bombings and when they were in need of firewood. "Less than 2% of the country still contains a forest cover today." The number of migratory birds through Afghanistan has decreased along with mountain wildlife. Some of the mountain wildlife, such as leopards, have found refuge but others are captured and traded for crossing country boarders.

Think again, the thousands of deaths caused due to the war as well as the finances for the war are not the only problems that have escalated. Afghanistan is now struggling environmentally due to pollution and deforestation from this prolonged war.


Source & Quotes: http://www.lenntech.com/environmental-effects-war.htm#ixzz1gHi4ugVZ