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Defense Starts at Home

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:45:00 GMT

The Department of Defense and its service branches have been national leaders in the building, retrofitting, and implementation of energy-efficient procedures and renewable technologies. This event—moderated by Phyllis Cuttino, director of the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate—examined efforts by the U.S. military to deploy on bases clean energy technologies that enhance energy security and improve operational effectiveness.

Event Audio: Defense Starts at Home

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Advanced Biofuels: Key to Military Energy Security

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:45:00 GMT

For the U.S. military, advanced biofuels can yield big benefits to national security. Learn how a long term stretagy to develop these technologies can help cut costs and save lives.

Statement by Phyllis Cuttino, Director, Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate, Regarding the Passage of the Hagan Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:35:00 GMT

Phyllis Cuttino, director of the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate, released the following statement regarding the passage of a National Defense Authorization Act amendment to preserve the Department of Defense's ability to coordinate and invest in the production of advanced biofuels with other agencies.

Statement of Phyllis Cuttino, Director, Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate, Regarding the Passage of a National Defense Authorization Act Amendment

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:20:00 GMT

Energy Innovation Seen as Needed to Reduce Dependence on Foreign Oil, Save Money

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:40:00 GMT

The Pew Project on National Security, Energy, and Climate today released a letter signed by more than 300 veterans, including retired generals and admirals, as well as former Armed Services Committee chairmen Sen. John Warner and Rep. Ike Skelton, urging the president and Congress to support the Pentagon’s initiatives to diversify its energy sources, limit demand and lower costs.

Congress Takes Aim at Green Pentagon Programs

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

(On Point) The U.S. military is the country’s number one energy consumer. All those warships, planes, Humvees and bases drink a lot of oil. The Pentagon has made a loud, high priority of wanting to get to alternative fuels, green fuels, as an issue of national security. Safer supplies. Less volatile prices.

Military's Plan for a 'Green' Future Has Congress Seeing Red

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMT

(CNN) The Defense Department has a grand vision for the U.S. military's energy future, including "green"-powered fleets, jets and trucks. But members of Congress are hung up on the dollar signs that come with going green.

The Pentagon is Stopped from Going Green

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:15:00 GMT

(Boston Globe) When a bunch of Birkenstock-wearing environmentalists clamor for cleaner energy alternatives — biofuels, solar, or wind — it’s not entirely a surprise when Senate Republicans scoff in response.

Senate Armed Services Committee Approves Anti-Biofuel Amendments

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:40:00 GMT

(Biodiesel Magazine) On May 24 the Senate Committee on Armed Services completed the markup of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2013.

DoD Can Lead The Way On Energy Security

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:25:00 GMT

Today the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to restrict efforts by the Department of Defense (DOD) to reduce its dependence on foreign oil. This will hurt the DOD’s efforts to protect its budget from oil price shocks, diversify its energy mix and ensure security of supply. This is a step backwards.

Senate Panel Cuts Off Navy’s Biofuel Buys

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:15:00 GMT

(Wired) The Navy’s ambitious renewable-energy plans aren’t sunk quite yet. But they took a major hit Thursday, when the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to all-but-ban the military from buying alternative fuels.

Senate Panel is Asked to Reject Biofuel Restrictions

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:00 GMT

(Detroit News) Advocates of biofuels urged the Senate Armed Services Committee to reject efforts to restrict the Defense Department's use of biofuels.

Biofuels Innovation Strengthens Our Energy Security

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:35:00 GMT

America deserves its reputation for innovation. Throughout our history, the public and private sectors have collaborated to invent and commercialize technologies that have propelled the economy and improved our quality of life in transportation, agriculture, and telecommunications.

Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee, Pew Calls on Senate to Support Alternative Fuels

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

On behalf of the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate, I am writing to urge you to support the Department of Defense’s (DOD) efforts to accelerate production of American-made, advanced, “drop-in” biofuels for use in military jets, ships, and vehicles. Advanced biofuels can help power our military, address security of supply, mitigate price volatility, diversify military fuel supplies and enhance U.S. national security.

DoD Energy Initiatives for Military Operations: Myths and Facts

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:25:00 GMT

DoD has a comprehensive effort to improve energy security in military operations. DoD's efforts in this area are new and sometimes misunderstood. That's why we've compiled the facts about DoD energy initiatives.

Editorial: The Navy's Case for Green Energy

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:45:29 GMT

The list of benefits from the U.S. military's green energy initiative begins, simply, with this: It'll save lives.

Testimony by Sen. John Warner to the House Armed Services Committee on Advanced Biofuels

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:50:00 GMT

Advanced biofuels are a mission-critical element of the Department of Defense’s efforts to become less dependent on oil imports for its transportation needs – land, sea and air vehicles. John Warner, former U.S. senator from Virginia and senior adviser to the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate, recently testified on the strategic importance of federal investment in advanced biofuels.

Briefing: Advanced Biofuels in the Public and Private Sectors

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:30:00 GMT

On Thursday, March 8, the Pew Project on National Security, Energy, and Climate held a briefing on the outlook for advanced biofuels, the roles of the federal government and private industry in developing this resource, and predictions for commercialization.

Advanced Biofuels: Moving the Nation Toward Energy Independence and Providing Economic Opportunity

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:45:00 GMT

Advanced biofuels offer the United States an exciting new economic opportunity and a path away from dependence on foreign oil.

Twentynine Palms Marine Base Good Fit for Solar Projects

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:15:00 GMT

(The Desert Sun) The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms has been singled out as one of four California desert military bases with the potential for large-scale solar development.

Congress Continues Military Program to Use Advanced Fuels

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Phyllis Cuttino, director of the Pew Project on National Security, Energy, and Climate, issued the following statement in reaction to passage of the National Defense Authorization Act and the Omnibus Appropriations Act.

Veterans Write to Oppose Repeal of Section 526

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:55:00 GMT

More than 350 veterans from World War II to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq oppose a repeal of Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) and signed a letter to all members of the U.S. Senate supporting the development of advanced biofuels.

National Security Depends on Energy Security

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:20:00 GMT

Throughout our public service careers, we have been honored to work on behalf of the men and women of our military. Today’s servicemen are continuing to take a leadership role toward a safer, cleaner, more secure energy future.

A Climate Patriot Fights for Clean Energy

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:50:00 GMT

A veteran of two wars, former secretary of the Navy, and former five-term U.S. senator, John Warner is now a champion of clean energy. Sen. Warner has visited 27 cities in 16 states since 2009 to address the public, engage the media, and meet with local policymakers on this important issue.

At Stanford, GOP Members Gird for Battle Against Fossil Fuels

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:56:24 GMT

(Stanford University News) The United States must reduce its consumption of fossil fuels not only for environmental reasons, but to improve its economic and national security.

National Security Demands Energy Innovation

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:50:00 GMT

Militaries have long used energy innovations to improve their operational capabilities. Today, the U.S. military is prioritizing energy efficiency and new technology to save lives and money, with help from leading companies in Western Pennsylvania.

Silicon Valley, Military Leaders Discuss Clean Energy Innovation

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense is investing in key clean energy technologies in order to save soldiers’ lives and taxpayers’ dollars.

Hampton Roads Businesses Help Military with Energy Innovations

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:05:00 GMT

Through the development of biofuels and renewables, the Department of Defense is leading the charge toward a clean energy economy.

Retired Republicans Push GOP to Confront Climate Change

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:05:00 GMT

(The Atlantic) To hear GOP presidential front-runner Rick Perry and some tea party-backed lawmakers tell it, the Republican position on global warming is that it's a problem that doesn't even exist. That wasn't always the case. And if prominent Republican elder statesmen have their way, it won't continue to be.

From Barracks to Battlefield: Pew Report Looks at Clean Energy Innovation and America's Armed Forces

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:50:00 GMT

Nations that fail to innovate lose their economic edge. Militaries that stagnate risk their strategic advantage.

Military Spearheads Clean-Energy Drive

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:05:00 GMT

(Washington Post) With the Navy’s Blue Angels and their F/A-18 Hornets arrayed in a neat line behind him, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced that they would perform in the Labor Day Air Expo using a 50-50 mix of a plant-based biofuel and conventional fuel.

Editorial: The Solyndra 'Panic'

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:30:00 GMT

(New York Times) In August, Solyndra, a California-based solar panel maker, announced it would file for bankruptcy. The collapse cost 1,100 workers their jobs and American taxpayers $535 million in loan guarantees that Solyndra had received under a Congressionally authorized program to encourage young companies to develop clean-energy technologies.

Opinion: Military Going Green to Save Lives, Money

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:00:00 GMT

(CNN) In 2010 alone, there were roughly 1,100 attacks on U.S. fuel convoys. This has cost the men and women of our armed forces dearly.

US Military Hones its Energy Strategy

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:00:00 GMT

(San Diego Union Tribune) Interested in the military’s new clean energy strategy? A report published Wednesday provides a comprehensive overview of a shifting energy policy at the Department of Defense and its potential to effect innovation and savings.

From Barracks to the Battlefield: Clean Energy Innovation and America's Armed Forces

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT

A report by the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate finds that the U.S. military leads clean energy innovation with investments focused on vehicle technologies, advanced biofuels, and energy efficiency.

The Military's Historic Embrace of Smart Energy

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT

(Grist) The U.S. military's embrace of energy efficiency and renewable energy is going to be one of the great stories of the coming decade. It will be a story about technology, the changing face of warfare, geopolitics in the 21st century, and the struggle to change one of the world's largest bureaucracies.

From Barracks to the Battlefield: Clean Energy Innovation and America's Armed Forces

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:45:00 GMT

A new Pew report reveals that with investments focused on vehicle technologies, biofuels and energy efficiency, the Department of Defense is leading the way forward for national, economic and environmental security.

Infographics: From Barracks to Battlefield

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:45:00 GMT

Download infographics illustrating how the Department of Defense's investments in clean energy technology have made it a pioneer of the nation's energy and economic future.

Pew Study: Department of Defense Accelerates Clean Energy Innovation to Save Lives, Money

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Defense is accelerating clean energy innovations in an effort to reduce risks to America’s military, enhance energy security and save money, according to a report released today by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Military Clean Energy Innovation

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:45:00 GMT

The Pentagon is accelerating its clean energy innovation to reduce risks to America’s military, enhance energy security and save money, according to From Barracks to the Battlefield, a new report released by Pew. As one of the largest energy consumers in the world, the Department of Defense has the ability to help shape America’s energy future. Their work is also helping to spur the growth of the clean energy economy.

Military Aggressively Investing in Clean Technology

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

(Mercury News) The Department of Defense -- eager to reduce its dependence on oil in the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq and keen to become energy-efficient at home -- is aggressively investing in clean technology, from advanced biofuels to electric vehicles, solar-powered batteries and blankets for soldiers in the field and bases that generate their own electricity.

The Pentagon's Struggle to Become Green Gets (Political) Help from the Environmental Movement

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:00:00 GMT

(The Cleveland Plain Dealer) In the war of words about climate change and the need for renewable energy, environmentalists have a new friend.

Senator Warner and Vice Admiral McGinn Discuss Energy Security, Fuel Economy

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Former Navy secretary and U.S. senator John W. Warner (R-Va.), senior policy adviser to the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate, and Vice Adm. Dennis V. McGinn (Ret.), vice chairman of the CNA Military Advisory Board, discussed security threats posed by the nation’s energy posture with veterans and clean-energy business leaders in Pittsburgh on Aug. 10 and 11.

Senator John Warner at the City Club of Cleveland

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:10:00 GMT

Former U.S. Senator John Warner, Senior Policy Advisor to the Pew Project on National Security, Energy & Climate, and Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn, CNA Military Advisory Board Member, appeared at the City Club of Cleveland for a discussion about accelerating the clean energy economy and enhancing energy security.

Longtime Senator John Warner on Stump for Clean Energy

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:15:00 GMT

A retired U.S. senator from Virginia is touring the nation with the Pew Charitable Trusts to promote a clean-energy policy that he says will benefit the economy, environment and national security.

Ex-GOP Senator on Tour to Promote Clean Energy

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:30:00 GMT

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) A retired U.S. senator from Virginia is touring the nation with the Pew Charitable Trust to promote a clean-energy policy he says will benefit the economy, environment and national security.

Editorial: GOP vs. Mother Nature

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:50:00 GMT

(Los Angeles Times) House Republicans, especially those of the "tea party" ilk, think they know the cause of our country's economic woes: environmental regulations.

Editorial: Concealed Weapons Against the Environment

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:10:00 GMT

(New York Times) While almost no one was looking, House Republicans embarked last week on a broad assault on the nation’s environmental laws, using as their weapon the 2012 spending bill for the Interior Department and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Leading by Example: An Energy Security Briefing

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:20:00 GMT

On July 7, 2011, Pew hosted the Leading by Example How Energy Innovation is Strengthening America’s Military event. Click through to see the noted speakers.

Shipyard 'Sets Example' for Energy Efficiency

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:00:00 GMT

(Seacoast Online) U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on Monday joined former U.S. Sen. John Warner at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in a bipartisan effort to show support for a more energy-efficient government.

Shaheen Cites Energy Efficiency During Shipyard Tour

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:50:00 GMT

(Union Leader) Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., was at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard yesterday with former Virginia Sen. John Warner, a Republican, to highlight energy efficiencies that they hope will make their way to federal facilities near and far.

NH Public Radio: Shaheen Tours Portsmouth Navy Shipyard

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:35:00 GMT

(NH Public Radio) New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen touted her bipartisan energy legislation while learning about the energy efficiency measures undertaken at Portsmouth's Navy Shipyard.

Shaheen: Following Navy's Lead on Energy Efficiency Will Help Grow Our Economy

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:20:00 GMT

In a visit to the Portsmouth Navy Shipyard today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and former U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Navy John Warner (R-VA) commended the energy initiatives of the United States Navy and emphasized the economic benefits of improving the nation’s energy efficiency.

Oil is Biggest Military Weakness

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:25:00 GMT

(Politico) The Pentagon released its first-ever operational energy strategy last month — a plan that could dramatically cut costs and save service members’ lives. The plan is not about fielding a new weapons system, but rather is a comprehensive strategy to reduce the military’s reliance on fossil fuel.

Protect Section 526 for America's National and Energy Security

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:05:00 GMT

H.R. 1540—the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year 2012—contains a provision that would repeal Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

GOP Tries to Blow Up the Green Military Machine

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:00:00 GMT

(Think Progress) As the combined threat of climate change and energy dependence continues to drive the urgent need to shift away from risky fossil fuels, few entities are leading the charge quite like the U.S. military.

Energy Concerns Could Make Panetta First Green DOD Chief

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:20:00 GMT

(New York Times) When Leon Panetta was sworn in this morning as the 23rd secretary of Defense, he inherited a force that is more fuel-dependent than ever -- a fact that those inside the Pentagon increasingly say underlies the budgetary and battlefield issues that will consume his attention.

We Believe in Clean Energy

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:25:00 GMT

Clean energy can help create jobs, protect our national security, stimulate private investment and invigorate manufacturing. Sharing their bipartisan agreement in a new video, former Sen. John Warner (R-Va.) and former Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D-Mich.) discuss why America needs a national clean energy policy.

The Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:50:00 GMT

The way we use energy presents serious economic, security and environmental challenges.

Events of the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:35:00 GMT

Find out where the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate has held events.

Army Uses Efficiency Measures to Improve Energy Independence

Wed, 18 May 2011 19:25:00 GMT

The Department of Defense (DoD) accounts for 80 percent of the U.S. government’s energy consumption. Recognizing the security risks of its dependence on foreign oil, DoD has taken numerous steps to reduce its energy burdens and improve efficiency. A delegation from the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate, including former Senator John Warner, visited Fort Bragg to discuss and learn more about the military’s successful clean energy initiatives.

NC Military Bases Fight for Sustainability

Wed, 18 May 2011 18:35:00 GMT

(Public News Service) Fort Bragg is one of many military bases and installations working toward higher energy efficiency and independence. The Army base is using cutting-edge technology including solar power, biofuels and thermal-energy storage. Former Sen. John Warner, R-Va., toured the Fayetteville base this week to understand what military leadership there has done to make the installation more sustainable.

How Do You Feel About Clean Energy?

Mon, 16 May 2011 19:45:00 GMT

(Bill Lumaye Show) Former U.S. Senator and former Secretary of the Navy John Warner of Virginia visited the Bill Lumaye Show on Raleigh, North Carolina's NewsRadio 680 WPTF, to discuss his visit to a clean energy project at Ft. Bragg that could lead to American energy independence.

Oil-addiction reminder

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:40:00 GMT

The U.S. imports most of its oil from Canada, not the Middle East. But unrest roiling Libya and its neighbors is pushing up global oil prices, threatening an economic flu to which America is not immune.

Clean Energy Is Patriotic: Former Sen. John Warner Brings a Military Perspective to Global Climate Change

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:15:00 GMT

Scientists and military experts may seem on the surface to be unlikely allies, but there is a critical connection between the two: our national security is tied directly to energy consumption and global climate change.

Collaboration Fosters Certainty

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:45:00 GMT

The United States and China have a shared interest in nurturing and accelerating the rapidly growing clean energy economy. While each country has different strengths and weaknesses with respect to development in this area, we share common economic, security and environmental interests in the expansion of this dynamic new sector.

Clean Energy Is Patriotic

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:45:00 GMT

Our military is moving towards a clean energy future. Ask Congress why they are not.

The Impact of Pakistan’s Monsoon Floods on America’s National Security

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:15:00 GMT

Since the end of July, monsoon rains have severely affected Pakistan, with flooding levels not seen since at least the 1920s. Representatives of Pakistan’s government have stated that the floods have displaced at least 20 million people, with floodwaters covering as much as a fifth of the South Asian nation.

Energy, National Security Intertwined?

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:35:00 GMT

At times, it seems, the ideas of supporting sustainable forms of energy and supporting our country’s national security seem pretty distant from each other.

Pew to Highlight Clean Energy and National Security at Midwest Energy and Climate Policy Conference

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:50:00 GMT

This week, The Pew Charitable Trusts will participate in the fourth annual "Midwest Energy and Climate Policy Conference," an event bringing experts from across the Midwest and the country to discuss clean energy and climate change state and federal policies.

Experts Weigh Chances of Kerry-Lieberman Energy Bill

Sun, 16 May 2010 20:35:00 GMT

Sens. John F. Kerry and Joseph I. Lieberman introduced a long-awaited climate and energy bill on Thursday. The Post asked environmental and policy experts to assess climate legislation's chances. Below, responses from Phyllis Cuttino, Frank O'Donnell, John W. Rowe, Dan Schnur, Kenneth P. Green, William Antholis and Strobe Talbott.

USAF Going Green, Looks to Biofuels

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:35:00 GMT

A new Pew Charitable Trusts report reveals the United States Air Force has reduced energy consumption over the past six years by 20 percent, as the military looks to continue going green.

US Military at Forefront of Clean Energy Deployment, Says Pew Trusts

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:40:00 GMT

US defence forces are embracing clean energy sources but a strong policy framework is needed to put a price on carbon and help renewable technologies on a greater scale, according to the Pew Charitable Trusts.

U.S. Military Leads Climate Change Combat - Pew

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:45:00 GMT

The U.S. military, the government's largest fuel buyer, is leading the fight against climate change by investing in the "Great Green Fleet" and other ways of cutting dependence on oil and coal, according to a Pew Charitable Trusts report released on Tuesday.

U.S. Military Takes Steps to Address Climate Change; Buys Renewable Jet Fuel from Montana Source

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:40:00 GMT

The U.S. military is revamping its own energy consumption to deal with the threat of climate change, according to a report released Tuesday.

Reenergizing America's Defense

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Climate change, national security and energy dependence are interrelated global challenges. U.S. dependence on foreign sources of energy constitutes a serious threat—militarily, diplomatically and economically. And climate change is expected to act as a “threat multiplier,” stoking instability in some of the most volatile regions of the world and, in turn, threatening America’s security.

Department of Defense Embracing Clean Energy

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:40:00 GMT

The Department of Defense has initiated ambitious clean energy programs in service of economic, security and environmental goals according to “Reenergizing America’s Defense,” a report released today by the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate.

Senator Warner and the Pew Project Visit Little Rock, AR

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:50:00 GMT

Today, former Senator John Warner (R-VA) and the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate hosted a forum to showcase how climate change and energy use impact Arkansas and threaten the country's national security.

Reenergizing America's Defense: Military Bases and Energy Conservation at a Glance

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:50:00 GMT

National security leaders, the defense community and academia increasingly recognize that climate change and the U.S. energy posture pose strategic, operational and fiscal challenges to the military.

Reenergizing America's Defense: What the Experts are Saying

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:45:00 GMT

National security leaders, the defense community and academia increasingly recognize that climate change and the U.S. energy posture pose strategic, operational and fiscal challenges to the military.

Defense Department Says Climate Change is a Significant Threat to National Security

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:15:00 GMT

In February 2010, the Department of Defense released the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), declaring that climate change will play a “significant role in shaping the future security environment.” This is the first time the QDR has directly addressed the national security threat from climate change in its planning.

Over 50 South Carolina Veterans Salute Senator Graham

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:10:00 GMT

Fifty four veterans from across the state of South Carolina have come together to applaud Senator Graham's efforts to support comprehensive, federal clean energy policy.

Senator Warner and the Pew Project Visit Cleveland, OH

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:30:00 GMT

Today at the Ohio Aerospace Institute, former Senator John Warner (R-VA) and representatives from the Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate discussed how climate change and our energy use threaten the country's national security and ways the U.S. military is preparing to meet these challenges during a forum.

Senator Warner and the Pew Project, Joined by Senator Glenn, Visit Columbus, OH

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:20:00 GMT

Today at The Ohio State University, former Senators John Glenn (D-OH) and John Warner (R-VA) along with leading military and climate experts discussed how climate change and our energy use threaten the country's national security and ways the U.S. military is preparing to meet these challenges.

Climate Patriots

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:20:00 GMT

Climate Patriots addresses how America's dependence on foreign oil puts our armed forces in harm's way and how the effects of climate change could lead to more humanitarian missions and political instability.

Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate Reacts to Department of Defense’s Quadrennial Defense Review

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:45:00 GMT

The Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate today reacted to the Department of Defense’s Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) which, for the first time, declared global warming will play a “significant role in shaping the future security environment.”

Ailing Planet Seen As Bad for Human Health

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:50:00 GMT

Climate change will make Americans more vulnerable to diseases, disasters and heat waves, but governments have done little to plan for the added burden on the health system, according to a new study by a nonprofit group.

Politicians Stump Colorado for Climate Change

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:45:00 GMT

A group of local and retired politicians who favor quick passage of climate-change legislation is launching a public dialogue in Colorado and other states this week, warning that climate change may threaten national security.

Climate Change Poses Critical Risks for National Security

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:45:00 GMT

Today, Carol Browner, director of the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy and Kathleen Hicks, deputy undersecretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Forces joined leading military and defense experts to discuss the critical links between climate change, energy and national security.

Editorial: Remove Chill from Climate Debate

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Two groups have frozen the debate over climate change in this country. On one side are wholehearted believers pushing for an environmental revolution to avoid impending doom. On the other are disbelievers who see any sacrifice as a job-killing waste.

Pew Group Says Climate Change Could Lead to Global Instability

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:50:00 GMT

Members of a new Pew Charitable Trusts group are predicting more international conflicts over natural resources they say are threatened by climate change.

Former Sen. Warner Links Up with Environment Group

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:50:00 GMT

Former Sen. John Warner is teaming up with the Pew Environmental Group on a new project that will focus on links between global warming, energy policy and national security, the group announced Tuesday.

Does Global Warming Threaten National Security?

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:50:00 GMT

The Pew Environmental Group, aided by conservative ex-Sen. John Warner, is launching a new effort to listen and share with the public information on the "critical link" between national security, energy and global warming.

Former Senator John Warner and the Pew Environment Group to Highlight Link Between National Security, Energy and Climate

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:50:00 GMT

Today, former Senator John Warner (R-VA) and the Pew Environment Group announced a new project to listen and share with the public viewpoints on the critical links between national security, energy and global warming.

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