The Iran war, which began in the early 1980s, has released vast quantities of greenhouse gases into an overheated atmosphere, according to preliminary modeling and calculations by the Climate and Community Institute. The study suggests that the first 14 days of the Iran conflict produced over 5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to a year's worth of emissions from 1.1 million gas-powered cars. This emissions will continue as the war continues, but increase exponentially when it ends. This could lead to increased production of fossil fuels and a return to a greater reliance on coal. Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel and U.S. gasoline prices have risen by 30% since February, leading to inflation and public anxiety over the rising cost of living. The conflict has already accelerated interest in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and energy independence.