] The statement says IUCN concluded the environmental
] consequences of the 1991 war against Iraq had caused
] widespread, devastating damage extending far beyond the
] conflict itself.
]
] "A repetition of the damage caused then to rivers,
] wetlands, marshes, the desert and the seas will have
] disastrous long-term impacts.
]
] "Damage to the natural environment from armed conflict
] can undermine the natural resource base on which millions
] of people depend for their livelihood.

I found this to be pretty interesting. Ecologists are pissed about the war because of the future impact on the ecology of the land. An important, uniqe slant that hasn't been broadcast very loudly.

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Scientists urge rethink on war