Climate Clash: Democratic Blade Shines on Trump's Slashing of Military Climate Studies

Democratic lawmakers criticize the Trump administration for canceling U.S. military studies on climate change impacts, highlighting threats to national security. The Pentagon aimed to save $30 million by halting studies, but Democrats argue it endangers military operations. Climate change intensifies weather disasters, demanding more military relief missions.

Democratic lawmakers have vociferously criticized the Trump administration's decision to terminate U.S. military studies focused on the impacts of climate change, asserting that this move endangers national security by ignoring environmental risks both domestically and internationally.

The Pentagon plans to save $30 million annually by canceling 91 social science-related studies, including those examining global migration and risks from climate changes, such as hurricanes and tornadoes.

Democrats argue that neglecting these issues threatens military bases and forces more U.S. troops into relief missions, drawing sharp criticism from figures like Elizabeth Warren and Mazie Hirono.

(With inputs from agencies.)