Abstract
This paper explores the effects of ongoing environmental issues related to U.S. military bases in Okinawa. Okinawa’s history, particularly the damage it suffered during World War II has led to an active anti-military movement on the island. The U.S. bases exist in a context of anti-military and environmental movements which seek to dislodge the bases from their current location. At the same time the U.S. military bases have had both direct and indirect effects upon Okinawa’s environment: some positive, though many negative. Some steps the U.S. military could take to lessen its environmental impacts upon Okinawa are suggested.
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Taylor, Jonathan
(2006)
"Environment and Security Conflicts: The U.S. Military in Okinawa,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 48:
Iss.
1, Article 1.
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https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol48/iss1/1