Pentagon knows about climate impactsSenior Pentagon officials are familiar with the scientific literature on climate change and know about its expected impacts. Bases and troops at riskMilitary leaders are also contending with climate change impacts on bases, forces and equipment. Scientists widely agree that climate change is making storms such as these larger, more intense and longer-lasting. Armed forces as climate mediatorsThe military’s approach to climate change could bridge the divide between believers and doubters. Similarly, congressional Republicans — many of whom have long opposed addressing climate change — are starting to issue plans to curb it.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 04, 2020 10:18 UTC