The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned . . . Both policymakers and military planners of many nations are likely to face the threat of environmental warfare in the near future. It has many attributes that make it a preferred method of warfare. Generally, it is cost-effective and requires no advanced weapons systems. If advanced systems are available, they can be used to enhance weapons effectiveness or increase options.
Treaties are unlikely to hinder the operations of many states.
As a general rule, environmental attacks will be conducted primarily by aerospace forces. Aircraft will be the preferred means to attack dams, plants, and facilities. Aircraft will be used to disseminate aerosols against crops and other resources. Space will become an environmental battlefield. Despite these depressing conclusions, there is hope, as demonstrated by the ACSC environmental warfare team.