👉 A pollution weapon is a term used to describe the deliberate release or exacerbation of pollutants in the environment as a form of warfare or coercion. This can involve releasing toxic substances like chemical agents, heavy metals, or radioactive materials into the air, water, or soil to harm civilian populations, disrupt ecosystems, or gain strategic advantages. Such actions are often employed in conflict zones to degrade living conditions, cause health crises, and weaken the resilience of opposing forces. The term highlights how environmental degradation can become a tool of violence, blurring the lines between traditional warfare and ecological harm.
