Military Implications of Global Warming.

Abstract

The 1998 National Security Strategy repeatedly cites global environmental issues as key to the long-term security of the United States. Similarly, U.S. environmental issues also have important global implications. This paper analyzes current U.S. Policy as it pertains to global warming and climate change. It discusses related economic factors and environmental concerns. It assesses current White House policy as it relates to the U.S. military. It reviews the Department of Defense strategy for energy conservation and reduction of greenhouse gases. Finally, it offers recommendations and options for military involvement to reduce global warming. Global warming and other environmental issues are important to the U.S. military. As the United States leadership in environmental matters encourages global stability, the U.S. military will be able to focus more on readiness and on military training and operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 20, 1999
Accession Number
ADA363890

Entities

People

  • Patrice E. Greene

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Conditioning
  • Climate Change
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Environmental Protection
  • Floods
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Storm Surges
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.