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Army News
November 2022
Army Sets Environmental Resilience Goals
Within the Defense Department, the Army has led efforts to address climate concerns. -
International
November 2022
JUST IN: Arctic Must Not Become 'Zone of Conflict,' Says Canadian Official
With the borders of a sovereign country violated earlier this year by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, North American allies must work together to ensure conflict does not break out in the Arctic as access to the region increases, a top Canadian defense official said. -
Aviation
August 2022
Sustainable Aviation Market Takes Global Stage
By Meredith RoatenAerospace companies are exploring electric and hybrid-electric engines, hydrogen power and sustainable aviation fuel to cut down on the carbon emissions that are worsening the impact of climate change. -
Maritime Security
June 2016
Obama Administration: Russia’s Arctic Build-Up Non-Threatening (UPDATED)
By Kristen TorresDespite a perceived rivalry between the United States and Russia in the Arctic, the Obama administration has taken a conciliatory approach when it comes to the rapidly changing region. -
International
August 2015
Official: Other Countries Are Questioning U.S. Commitment to the Arctic
Other countries are questioning the United States’ commitment to the Arctic, the former commandant of the Coast Guard said. -
August 2015
Commandant Sees Bright Future for Coast Guard Acquisition Programs
One day after the Coast Guard’s 225th birthday, its commandant predicted that the service would be receiving a big present this year: the largest acquisition budget in its history. -
June 2015
Military Innovation Could Lead to Energy Efficient Technology
By Allyson VersprilleTechnological innovations in the defense industry could have the capacity to solve problems posed by climate change, said a former Pentagon official. -
February 2015
Defense Should Follow Private Sector’s Energy Efficiency Lead
By Bob WassmanThe private sector offers valuable lessons that can save the Defense Department energy — and thus, money — as it operates its more than 300,000 buildings. -
October 2014
Hagel Makes Strong Case for Action to Cope With Climate Change
By Sandra I. ErwinThe military also expects to be increasingly on alert as climate events cause instability around the world. -
June 2014
Satellites Seen As Critical to Maritime Security (UPDATED)
By Dan ParsonsU.S. and allied defense agencies are promoting maritime domain awareness from space as a way to monitor the oceans.
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