40. When War Kills the Environment

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40. When War Kills the Environment

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Wim Zwijnenburg tells us about the hidden cost war has on the environment and how it's often used in battle, from toxic waste dumps in Ukraine to wildfires in Iran. - www.patreon.com/popularfront - www.popularfront.co - www.twitter.com/jake_hanrahan - www.instagram.com/popular.front

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40. When War Kills the Environment

40. When War Kills the Environment

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