Military Emissions Amid Global Conflicts

David Callaway and Doug McIntyre discuss the significant challenges in addressing the environmental impact of NATO’s military emissions. They highlight how the transition to renewable energy, which was gaining momentum in 2020 and 2021, faced a major setback due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The war led to a spike in oil prices and concerns over energy security, overshadowing the push for renewable energy. Callaway emphasizes that wars and conflicts serve as major economic distractions, hindering progress toward a sustainable future. The conversation underscores the complexity of reducing military emissions compared to implementing corporate or political environmental reforms.