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Biden pushes to require big federal contractors to cut climate pollution

Biden pushes to require big federal contractors to cut climate pollution

The proposed rule marks a significant step toward greening the government’s sprawling operations and one that could ripple across the U.S. supply chain.
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Why the Pentagon is the world's biggest single greenhouse gas emitter

Why the Pentagon is the world's biggest single greenhouse gas emitter

A new book explains how the US military came to consume more fossil fuels than most countries—and what we can do about it.
Congress climate resiliency focus limited to military bases
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Congress climate resiliency focus limited to military bases

Since 2019, Congress has repeatedly held hearings on climate resiliency for bases, but hardly ever talks about schools, public housing, or prisons.
How the Pentagon can help Biden make America greener
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How the Pentagon can help Biden make America greener

The Pentagon has long been a crucial customer for clean energy technologies.
The U.S. Navy has a water problem
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The U.S. Navy has a water problem

The Second Fleet was reactivated to patrol the Arctic. Only problem is, the fleet’s home is on the front lines of sea-level rise: Naval Station Norfolk
Agencies prep for climate change despite hostility from Trump
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Agencies prep for climate change despite hostility from Trump

Career officials in federal agencies prepare for the dangers of climate change despite a boss who doesn’t believe it.
Pentagon climate change report ignores its own role in fueling the crisis
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Pentagon climate change report ignores its own role in fueling the crisis

The Department of Defense produces more hazardous waste than the five biggest U.S.-based chemical companies combined.

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