US Army turns to microgrids, EVs to hit net zero by 2050

Enlarge / A US Bradley Fighting Vehicle drives during a joint military exercise between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the US-led international coalition against the Islamic State (IS) group, in the countryside of Deir Ezzor in northeastern Syria on December 7, 2021. The US Army is currently testing a version of the Bradley with a hybrid-electric drivetrain. (credit: DELIL SOULEIMAN/AFP)

The US Army released its climate change strategy this week, and it's a lengthy document that shows how the largest and oldest branch of the military will not only prepare for climate change but will also zero out emissions from most of its operations and activities.

We have a unique opportunity to improve our defense capabilities and become a more efficient force, while securing a better future," Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said in an introduction to the report. The Army is on track to build on the progress we've achieved to date and reach every aspect of the Army enterprise."

The Army says that the goal isn't just to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions-though that's a key outcome-but also to make the force more resilient by adapting infrastructure and natural environments to climate change risks."

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