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Trump's Defense Secretary Cites Climate Change as National Security Challenge

Secretary of Defense James Mattis has asserted that #climatechange is real, and a threat to American interests abroad and the Pentagon's assets everywhere, a position that appears at odds with the views of the president who appointed him and many in the administration in which he serves.

Mattis has long espoused the position that the #armedforces, for a host of reasons, need to cut dependence on #fossilfuels and explore #renewableenergy where it makes sense. He had also, as commander of the U.S. Joint Forces Command in 2010, signed off on the Joint Operating Environment, which lists climate change as one of the security threats the #military expected to confront over the next 25 years. But Mattis' written statements to the Senate committee are the first direct signal of his determination to recognize climate change as a member of the Trump administration charged with leading the country's armed forces.

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Trump's Defense Secretary Cites Climate Change as National Security Challenge

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trumps-defense-secretary-cites-climate-change-as-national-security-challenge/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trumps-defense-secretary-cites-climate-change-as-national-security-challenge/

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“Ordinary” storms, record May heat, a missing mother in Arizona—three stories, one theme: our idea of safety no longer matches reality. How do we adapt when everyday risks turn deadly? 🌊🌡️🕵️‍♀️ Read the full analysis 👉 https://hyperlocalnews.website/usen/fragile-security-how-a-changing-reality-alters.html

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FEMA okayed just $1.5M for local flood fixes in Washington, denying up to $36.6M in statewide prevention — while Oregon gets $19M+ for long-term projects 🌧️💸 What does this mean for future floods, salmon, and tribal rights? 👇 https://hyperlocalnews.website/seaen/fema-allocated-only-part-of-funds-to-fight-floods.html

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Venezuela launches an urgent National Energy-Saving Plan as 45 days of extreme heat begin 🌡️⚡ Citizens are urged to cut consumption to protect the power grid and reduce wildfire risks. Full story ⬇️ https://hyperlocalnews.website/inten/venezuela-launches-national-energy-saving-plan.html

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Snow’s on the way for Metro Vancouver ❄️ while BC’s shrinking snowpack raises red flags for summer water security 💧. Yet there’s good news: local hotels are up for top hospitality honours 🏆. How it all connects: https://hyperlocalnews.website/vancen/vancouver-snow-melt-and-awards.html

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Record cold in Florida❄️, gunfire at a Louisiana Mardi Gras parade🎭, and a tragic search off Kauai’s coast🌊—three crises, one question: how fragile is our sense of safety when disaster strikes? Full analysis: https://hyperlocalnews.website/usen/fragile-security-how-different-crises-expose.html

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Record December floods in King County may top billions in losses 💸 From breached levees to stranded families and threatened jobs, leaders warn this disaster was “entirely preventable.” What went wrong—and what’s next? https://hyperlocalnews.website/seaen/king-county-floods-aftermath-billions-in-damage.html