The Gulf War Aftermath : An Environmental Tragedy

By: John C. McCain, Muhammad Sadiq

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The invasion and occupation of Kuwait by the Iraqi forces and the resulting Gulf War in 1991 led to unprecedented environmental contamination, the effects of which will be felt for years to come. The air was polluted by emissions from hundreds of burning oil wells, the sea fouled by the largest oil spill in history, and the land scarred by massive bombardment and troop movement. Information regarding this environmental legacy of the Gulf War has hitherto been scattered throughout the popular and scientific press. This is the first book that brings together what is currently known about the environmental aftermath of this tragic war.

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Non-Fiction History Regional & National History Asian History Middle Eastern History Military History Post WW2 Conflicts Gulf War Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning The Environment Social Impact of Environmental Issues Engineering & Technology

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Acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface
Introduction	p. 1
Impact of the war on the marine environment	p. 5
Environmental impact of Kuwait oil fires	p. 59
Air pollution from the Kuwait oil fires	p. 109
Air pollution from military operations	p. 159
Gulf war impact on land resources	p. 183
Human health and the Gulf crisis	p. 233
Index	p. 279
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