Trump's position that climate change is a 'hoax' puts him at odds with military

By Jordana Mishory / December 1, 2016 at 11:13 AM
Incoming Commander in Chief Donald Trump's position that climate change is a "hoax" created by the Chinese puts him at odds with the Pentagon's documented stance that climate change is not only real, but also a major threat that needs to be addressed in military plans. The Defense Department "recognizes the reality of climate change and the significant risk it poses to U.S. interests globally," according to a July 2015 Pentagon report on the national security implication of climate change...

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