👉 An emissions weapon refers to a hypothetical type of weapon or military strategy that targets greenhouse gas emissions as a means of exerting pressure or achieving strategic objectives. This concept leverages the global impact of climate change, aiming to force nations or entities to reduce their carbon footprint by making it economically or politically costly to continue emitting. The idea is that by disrupting the financial stability of industries reliant on fossil fuels or by directly targeting emissions sources, nations can compel compliance with international climate agreements or drive technological innovation in clean energy. However, the term is controversial and often criticized for its potential misuse or misinterpretation as a tool of coercion rather than a genuine environmental strategy.
