U.S. Military’s Hidden Role: Top Polluter Yet Key Player in Climate Solutions

Doug McIntyre and David Callaway discuss the paradox of the American military as both a top polluter and an emerging force in climate innovation. The U.S. Department of Defense acknowledges its role as America’s largest single source of greenhouse gases, yet the military is increasingly integrating renewable energy, especially at bases in storm-prone regions. While militaries from the U.S., China and India’s militaries have significant environmental impacts, they are also pioneering climate resilience and emissions reduction efforts.