Military Power: Balancing Security and Climate Threats
The U.S. military is one of the world\u2019s largest consumers of fossil fuels. And its carbon pollution is equally huge. At the same time, climate disruption is already amplifying crises and conflicts around the world \u2014 making climate change, in the words of one military expert, \u201ca threat multiplier.\u201d\nThe Department of Defense has been making moves to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. The Air Force has recently invested in electric aircraft, and several bases are tapping into geothermal energy \u2014 capturing heat from deep underground. Others are building their own microgrids \u2014 islands of electricity that can run on clean sources. This week we explore how the U.S. military is trying to balance global security with climate threats.\nThis episode also features a reported story by NPR\u2019s Quil Lawrence, originally broadcast on NPR\u2019s All Things Considered on October 2, 2023.\nGuests:\nSherri Goodman, Secretary General, International Military Council on Climate & Security\xa0\nNeta C. Crawford, Montague Burton Professor of International Relations, University of Oxford \nSupport Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you\u2019ll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today for just $5/month.\n\U0001f39f\ufe0f Climate One has three incredible live shows on the horizon! Join us for conversations featuring Jane Goodall, Justin J. Pearson, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Bill McKibben, and Abigail Dillen. Tickets are on sale now.\nFor show notes and related links, visit our website.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices