Wildfires are an important part of forest regeneration in Florida, but they are also a destructive and sometimes deadly force. As the state’s population grows, climate change intensifies, and land becomes more developed, wildfires will have a greater impact on Florida’s economy, residents, and infrastructure, including military bases.Read more...
Effectively tackling the impacts of climate change on conflict around the world, and reaffirming U.S. leadership on climate, will require greater collaboration between U.S. development and defense. Operational integration between DoD and USAID will be critical for targeting areas where climate change intersects with ongoing regional security concerns. Read more...
On April 24th, 2023, ASP hosted an esteemed panel with the University of West Florida to explore the key role Northwest Florida plays in enhancing national security, the consequences of climate insecurity, and climate resilience strategies for the communities that support U.S. military installations.Read more...
While several of the DoD’s priority climate and energy areas are continuous actions, the seeds for enhancing readiness, strengthening installation infrastructure, and maintaining environmental stewardship have been in the works for many years. But to adequately prepare for climate change, much more investment is needed.Read more...
On April 4, ASP hosted the fifth installment of the “Innovating Out of The Climate Crisis” series, focused on hard to abate sectors. The conversation covered a myriad of challenges with hard to abate sectors, the role they play in global economics, and the policy and technological developments needed to facilitate climate-friendly manufacturing.Read more...
ASP Intern Angus Soderberg was selected to attend the Aspen Institute’s Future Leaders Climate Summit in Miami Beach from March 3-6, 2023.Read more...
Electrification and EVs can reduce U.S. exposure to energy supply shocks and mitigate the risk of fuel disruption for military operations.Read more...
On March 7, the American Security Project hosted its fourth installment of the “Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis” series, which focused on advances in agriculture technology. The panelists reiterated the message that farmers were interested in sustainable agricultural practices but needed incentives to change the status quo and move toward more efficient and climate-smart practices.Read more...
Drought multiplies threats not only to individual states, but also to national security, including military bases. To build enduring advantages, planning for the far-reaching implications that events such as drought have on military bases is necessary. Read more...
The race for the future of EV batteries is on and the lithium-ion battery currently used in most EVs presents several tactical challenges. Any comprehensive use of EVs in combat is still several years away, but the current advances in battery technology indicate the promise of EVs for non-tactical, light-duty, and support vehicles. Read more...
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