The Military Emissions Gap

@milemissionsgap

We monitor and analyse military emissions data and advocate for accountability for the military's contribution to the climate crisis (a @ceobs_org project)

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Joined November 2021

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The Military Emissions Gap@milemissionsgap · Jul 8

[PAYWALL] There's been a real uptick in news and opinion on the climate impact of increased NATO spending in the Dutch press recently, covering both direct emissions and diversion of climate finance. This NRC OpEd is a great example nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/07…

The Military Emissions Gap@milemissionsgap · Jul 21

The US @DeptofDefense budget is set to rise to $1tn. New analysis shows that this will push the Pentagon’s total greenhouse emissions to a staggering 178 Mt of CO2e, resulting in an estimated $47bn in economic damages globally. theguardian.com/environment/20…

milemissionsgap's tweet card. Exclusive: 17% increase in military spending will add emissions equivalent to those of some entire countries

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The Military Emissions Gap@milemissionsgap · Jul 16

Heads up to militaries also: “Precise terminology is critical: mislabelling fuels as ‘SAF’ without robust evidence risks misleading consumers and investors, breaching legal obligations and inviting legal challenge for greenwashing,” climatechangenews.com/2025/07/16/air…

milemissionsgap's tweet card. A new report says the airline industry should stop calling all alternatives to kerosene as jet fuel "sustainable"

The Military Emissions Gap@milemissionsgap · Jul 11

The 'Big Beautiful Bill' is set to push US Dept of Defense budget towards a record $1 trillion. According to the Climate & Community Institute, this will make US military and its industrial apparatus the 38th largest emitter in the world. Read more here: climatecommunityinstitute.substack.com/p/1-trillion-p…

milemissionsgap's tweet image. The 'Big Beautiful Bill' is set to push US Dept of Defense budget towards a record $1 trillion. According to the Climate &amp; Community Institute, this will make US military and its industrial apparatus the 38th largest emitter in the world. Read more here: climatecommunityinstitute.substack.com/p/1-trillion-p…

The Military Emissions Gap@milemissionsgap · Jul 11

This Bloomberg podcast featuring Lt Col Richard Nugee, who wrote the UK MoD defence sustainability and #ClimateChange report, is well worth a listen if you're interested in understanding UK military decarbonisation policies and thinking youtube.com/watch?v=yThkou…

The Military Emissions Gap@milemissionsgap · Jul 3

A new study by @rthombs and colleagues explores how cuts in US @DeptofDefense funding could translate into substantial GHG emissions reductions, and how cuts have a greater effect on energy consumption than increased spending does sciencefocus.com/news/us-milita…

milemissionsgap's tweet card. Cutting military spending could slash emissions more than expected – and help rein in the world’s largest institutional carbon footprint.

The Military Emissions Gap@milemissionsgap · Jul 1

Is rearmament costing the Earth? Our OpEd in this summer's @EuroEnergyInn magazine explores how spiralling military spending places EU and global climate goals at risk. europeanenergyinnovation.eu/OnlinePublicat… #COP30

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The Military Emissions Gap@milemissionsgap · Jun 30

Encouraging to hear from @L_Aagaard that #Denmark's EU presidency will focus on advancing the green transition in the face of spiralling military spending in the bloc - but it's a huge challenge. reuters.com/sustainability…

milemissionsgap's tweet card. European nations should not halt the continent's green transition, Denmark's climate minister told Reuters, as his country prepares to lead EU negotiations on a new climate target amid a backlash...

The Military Emissions Gap@milemissionsgap · Jun 30

Chief Exec of #COP30: “There’s no doubt that the wars that we’ve seen – military wars and trade wars … are very damaging – physically, economically, socially – and they divert the direction and the attention from climate.” theguardian.com/environment/20…

milemissionsgap's tweet card. Negotiators doubt countries’ financial and environmental commitment as military and trade wars divert attention

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS)@ceobs_org · Jun 30

Applications for the post of Researcher: Climate, militaries and conflicts close on July 4. Interested in applying? Please ensure your application addresses how you meet the essential criteria, including eligibility to work in the UK visa-free. Details: ceobs.org/vacancies

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Rethinking Security@RethinkingSecu1 · Jun 26

🚨New Event - 16 July, 6pm We are delighted to announce another collaboration with our friends at @HopeFTFuture supporting political engagement on climate and conflict. Sign up for free at: hftf.org.uk/event/climate-…

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The Military Emissions Gap@milemissionsgap · Jun 27

A world "preoccupied by defence". #Brazil's Climate Minister @MarinaSilva trying to attract #COP30 pledges on #ClimateFinance calls out spending on defence that should be used to fight the #ClimateEmergency. news.sky.com/story/brazil-c…

milemissionsgap's tweet card. While western leaders are distracted by military spending and security concerns, Brazil fears the knock on impact on the climate fight. Minister Marina Silva also vowed this year's COP30 climate...

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The Military Emissions Gap@milemissionsgap · Jun 26

A memo obtained by @the_logic considers the "significant" yet unquantified costs to make #Canada's defence infrastructure climate resilient, meanwhile little progress is being made on reducing the military's emissions contributing to the problem thelogic.co/news/being-gre… #cdnpoli

milemissionsgap's tweet card. Climate change will damage buildings, degrade equipment and even limit how far planes can fly, warns Defence Department memo.

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