Defense Secretary Hegseth Axes Climate Studies as 'Crap'

The U.S. military, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, cancels over 90 studies deemed irrelevant to national security. This decision follows the identification of climate change as a potential threat by previous military administrations. The cancellation aligns with the Trump administration's broader approach to climate change policies.

In a controversial move, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled over 90 military studies related to social sciences, including those addressing climate change threats. Hegseth, who referred to these studies as 'climate change crap,' signifies a stark departure from previous administrations' focus on environmental concerns.

Military and intelligence officials have long recognized climate change as a security threat, citing natural disasters and risks to military infrastructure. However, the Pentagon, echoing Hegseth's sentiment, confirmed the cancellation of these studies, projected to save $30 million annually.

This decision marks a significant shift in policy under President Donald Trump, whose administration has actively distanced itself from global climate commitments, including a recent withdrawal from a U.N. climate damage fund aimed at supporting vulnerable nations.