As one of the largest electricity users in the US, Department of Defense 🇺🇸 can lead the way in transitioning to carbon-free electricity. It’s not just critical to addressing #climate change, but also nat'l security as we work to secure US competitiveness in global energy markets. GSA

Climate change threatens our national security. We have a unique opportunity to improve our defense capabilities & become a more efficient force while securing a better future. I challenge our U.S. Army to examine climate threats, prioritize resources, & take swift action.

US expected to experience as much sea level rise by the year 2050 as it witnessed in the previous 100 years, according to a just released NOAA -led report.

About this time last year, Texans were shivering without power during one of the coldest spells in the central United States. Now a study shows blackouts can be avoided with 100% renewable energy, debunking notions that renewable energy is unreliable. wapo.st/3JDx771

I'm extremely excited about our new ecological security fellowship - including its aim to span international, national, state, and local level experts and leaders. Check it out!

Good 🧵 with thoughts on what #RussiaUkraineConflict may mean for the #Arctic 👇

This is a great day for climate action! There's much to do, but for the first time in a while we've got the wind at our back thanks to the President's leadership and the work of so many across government, in the scientific community, and practitioners in the field. Onward!

Great CSIS podcast with Paul Farnan, principal deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (IE&E), on why the Army is responding to the climate crisis & how the steps we’re taking benefit the mission: csis.org/podcasts/energ…°/enhancing-us-resilience-climate-change.

ICYMI, the Army took another big step forward this week to build a more resilient & combat capable force in the face of the climate crisis with the release of the #ArmyClimate Strategy Implementation Plan: army.mil/e2/downloads/r…. (1/3)

The Implementation Plan is a five-year roadmap that assigns specific responsibilities for actions, and describes the tasks and resources to carry out the #ArmyClimate Strategy, even as the Army continues to move toward its mid-century goals in the strategy. (2/3)

The #ArmyClimate Strategy & Implementation Plan will feature prominently next Wednesday at the annual AUSA meeting in Washington. Learn more about the program & where you can live stream the discussion: army.mil/article/260641…. Assistant Secretary of the Army (IE&E) ASA(ALT)

Great #AUSA Warrior’s Corner discussion on how the Army is combating drought at installations & strengthening #waterresilience to advance the mission, w/ Assistant Secretary of the Army (IE&E) HON Jacobson, @ASACivilWorks HON Connor, @ArmyIMCOM LTG Jones, & U.S. Army ERDC Dr. Pittman.

Don’t miss today’s #AUSA military forum on #Armyclimate resilience where Assistant Secretary of the Army (IE&E) HON Jacobson & other senior leaders will discuss how the Army is building a more resilient, combat effective force in the face of the #climatecrisis. Tune in at 1 pm! dvidshub.net/webcast/29973.

Important discussion at #AUSA2022 on #Armyclimate w/ Assistant Secretary of the Army (IE&E)⁩, ⁦ASA(ALT)⁩, ⁦USACE HQ⁩ leaders underscoring how resilience initiatives that improve building efficiency and cut fuel use enhance operational capability & reduce greenhouse emissions: a win, win.

Wonderful to be back at CNAS to talk about why the Army is taking action to address #climatechange & how our efforts serve the mission. Thanks to Kate Kuzminski for moderating a timely discussion.

Wonderful to visit with graduate students @ugaengineering to talk about the importance of natural infrastructure and how it helps strengthen the resilience of defense communities and #Army installations! #armyclimatestrategy #makingadifference

Army stands ready to fully comply with EPA’s new drinking water standard ensuring the health and safety of our Soldiers, our families, and our neighboring communities. #qualityoflife #cleanwater