Military operations, while often necessary for national security, come at a significant cost to the environment. As nations engage in conflicts, the environmental toll of warfare becomes an increasingly pressing concern.  In this article, we will discuss the various aspects of the environmental impact stemming from military operations. Resource Depletion and Energy Consumption Military operations are notorious for their voracious appetite for resources, contributing significantly to deforestation, water scarcity, and fossil fuel consumption. As noted by Renewable Energy Magazine, the military in the United States utilizes 77% of the government’s energy.  Because of the high use of fossil fuels and the resulting emissions, the DoD must rely on renewable energy…