Latest "climate-change" stories

GOP defense bill bars Pentagon from enacting Biden’s climate orders

The House NDAA bars the Defense Department from implementing Biden's climate orders, but many of its activities that reduce emissions may continue anyway.

By Bryant Harris

3 months ago

Pentagon, Interior launch new program to protect land around bases

The new program will promote both conservation and military readiness, officials said.

By Zamone Perez

9 months ago

Here’s how the Marine Corps plans to overhaul its 25 installations

The Corps needs to examine how quality of life on base, including not only barracks but also other kinds of housing and health care, affects retention.

By Irene Loewenson

10 months ago

Will a $1M oyster-shell plan stop this Marine base from flooding?

The second-oldest post in the Corps is especially vulnerable to climate change, scientists say.

By Irene Loewenson

12 months ago

Veteran homelessness made harder by climate change

Extreme weather can make daily life effectively impossible for those living without guaranteed shelter — and can delay access to needed resources.

By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse

13 months ago

Blended-wing tanker, nuke reactors, electric cars in USAF climate plan

With more than 80% of the Air Force's energy going to power aircraft, making planes more fuel-efficient is a major part of the department's climate plan.

By Stephen Losey

14 months ago