“We Must Do Our Part to Mitigate Climate Change”—The Military’s Pollution Problem
The military may be taking the threat of climate change seriously, but without reporting requirements, there’s a lack of transparency and accountability.
Entries by Sonner Kehrt
“People Are Relying on Us”—National Guard Evolves to Fight Wars, Secure Homefront
“Whatever the mission—combat deployments, Covid, wildfires, civil disturbances, or severe storms—the National Guard answered every call.”
Exposed: Burn Pits May Force the Military to Acknowledge Generations of Poisoned Veterans
Since World War II, the military has poisoned countless service members through toxic exposures and secret testing.
How the Marine Corps Struck Gold in a Trash Heap During the Defense Department’s Fight Against Climate Change
The DOD treats climate change as a catastrophic threat to national security. “A shrinking polar ice cap doesn’t just mean thinking about polar bears.”
Becoming a Lobster and Surviving the Monotony of a Coast Guard Deployment to the Arctic Circle
When the Covid-19 lockdowns began, a Coast Guard officer reflected on her military deployment to the Arctic Circle and the familiar feeling of isolation.
