After nine long years, the war in Iraq is finally drawing to a close. As the last U.S. troops leave Iraq, we’ve learned a lot of lessons — and one of them is how important it is to reduce our dependence on oil and other fossil fuels.
But here’s some other important news: The U.S. military is pursuing cutting-edge programs to reduce its own fossil fuel dependence and invest in clean energy. From oil transported across oceans to solar energy that keeps the Marines connected to their families back home, energy use dominates almost everything the military does. But investment in clean energy doesn’t just benefit the military — it moves the conversation forward and encourages innovation in the private sector.
image via U.S. Marine Corps/Gunnery Sgt. William Price
Check out these four innovative and climate-friendly ways the Pentagon is using clean energy at http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/12/4-ways-the-military-is-saving-energy/