U.S. Military Continues To Push Green Technologies

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U.S. Military Forges Ahead With Plans To Combat Climate Change -- Scientific America

Climate policy may be a minefield for politicians but the Pentagon sees liabilities from global warming and is both reducing the armed forces greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate impacts.

The U.S. military's elite forces have always pushed the envelope. And this summer will be no exception, as the Navy deploys SEALs with $2 million of new gear on missions to save hostages, combat pirates, and counter terrorism around the world. What sort of next-generation weaponry, armor, or transportation will the funds provide?

None.

The cash will pay for solar technology, enabling the SEALs to power up equipment and purify water while on the move, and even refrigerate medical supplies and food.

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Update #1: U.S. military sees a threat in global warming -- Mother Nature Network
Update #2: U.S. Military Doesn't Drive Energy Innovation, Except When It Does -- Forbes

My Comment: I like to keep an open mind on this issue .... unfortunately .... green technology projects have a history of ending up like this.