Gaza faces alarming environmental devastation with nearly half of its trees destroyed and vital natural areas ruined due to conflict. Reports indicate severe damage to farms and a significant increase in air pollution. Israeli actions are devastating Palestinian livelihoods and erasing familiar landscapes, leading to long-term consequences for both Palestinians and the environment in Gaza.
Viewpoint: With a clean energy system, some of the suffering in Gaza could have been prevented
Energy-poor Palestine relies on external energy imports, suffering when Israel halts supplies. To improve energy stability, global organizations should support and fund renewable energy projects, including decentralized solar power.