How Militaries Camouflage Their Carbon Emissions
Angry Planet5 Nov 2021

How Militaries Camouflage Their Carbon Emissions

Militaries around the world are preparing for climate change. That’s true even in countries where politicians are indifferent to global warming.


But what about the emissions being spewed by those militaries themselves?


Joining us to talk about that today is Doug Weir. He’s Research and Policy Director, The Conflict and Environment Observatory, and has studied the issue.


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