How does warfare impact the environment and long-term ecological health? This paper examines the significant damage caused by the war in Croatia to chemical and allied industries. It emphasizes the resulting pollution of soils, groundwaters, and major rivers, which affects third countries' potable water resources and the Adriatic Sea. The analysis highlights the major environmental issues stemming from the conflict, detailing the pollution inflicted on soils, groundwaters, and rivers. It calls attention to the impact on the Adriatic Sea and proposes remedial actions, monitoring requirements, and the need for specialized training. This research underscores the long-lasting environmental consequences of war. By detailing the specific damage in Croatia and advocating for remedial actions and monitoring, it contributes to a broader understanding of environmental protection in conflict zones and promotes sustainable recovery efforts.
This paper in Environmental Management and Health focuses on the profound environmental damage inflicted by conflict, a crucial intersection of environmental and social issues. While journal categories are missing, the paper's exploration of soil, water, and river pollution aligns with the journal's mission to address environmental health challenges.