Secretary Hegseth States DOD Does Not Prioritize Climate Change Initiatives
- Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. Department of Defense does not prioritize climate change initiatives, focusing instead on warfighting and training.
- Hegseth noted initial findings from the Department of Government Efficiency that identified millions spent on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, which the DOD plans to cut.
- Pentagon spokesperson John Ullyot emphasized that climate initiatives are not part of the DOD's mission, calling them distractions.
- Experts warn that cuts to climate programs could threaten military readiness and the safety of troops.
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Pentagon Discontinues 91 Studies Related to Climate Change, Other Topics
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) said on March 7 that it would scrap 91 social science studies, including those on climate change, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said are not among the Pentagon’s priorities. The studies cover topics ranging from climate change impacts and global migration patterns to social trends. The DOD said discontinuing them would save the government more than $30 million in the first year. The DOD said in a state…
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