Climate change may imperil the U.S. military's ability to train troops, maintain equipment and facilities, and operate effectively both at home and abroad, according to a new report on global warming's effect on national security.
that outlined the need to adapt operations to changing climate conditions.
“It is no longer just this near-term focus, because we frankly can’t afford to only focus on the near term,” said Kimberly Jackson, deputy assistant secretary of defense for force readiness, at the news conference. “If we don’t intentionally look beyond today’s challenges, then we aren’t going to be able to outpace our adversaries.”Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Blake / U.S. Air Force via AP file
The study maps out the various ways climate change will impact military personnel — from recruitment through training and deployment — including equipment, facilities, supply chain and ability to engage with allies and partners. Kidd said the work stemmed from an executive order that was issued earlier this year to develop a climate adaptation plan for the Defense Department.
Researchers at Rand looked at a range of climate hazards, including drought, land degradation, coastal flooding, inland flooding, heat, tropical storms, ocean anomalies and sea ice retreat. They then considered how these conditions might affect the military's ability to defend the homeland, deter outside aggression and carry out strategic attacks.
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