Neta Crawford, a leading expert, warns that Donald Trump's geopolitical ambitions could worsen climate change by accelerating US military greenhouse gas emissions. The Pentagon, as the largest institutional emitter, contributed approximately 48 megatons of CO2 equivalent in 2023 alone. This could intensify with Trump's aggressive stance in his second term, as he threatens military action in multiple regions and deepens conflicts. The resulting military escalation is likely to generate more emissions, thus aggravating the ongoing climate crisis, as current international tensions diminish the chance for diplomatic resolutions.
The Pentagon's operations generate about 48 megatons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually, more than some entire countries, highlighting its role in climate change.
Neta Crawford warns that Trump's geopolitical ambitions may trigger a military buildup, further accelerating greenhouse gas emissions and deepening the climate crisis.
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