The Military: Unlikely Advocate for Green? There has been much
talk of late of the military's efforts to “go green.” This
characterization is accurate in a sense, but misleading if
interpreted too broadly. The military recognizes that its
dependence on massive quantities of fossil fuels imposes
substantial risks, and to reduce these risks it must reduce its
energy requirements. Although the military cites dependence on
foreign oil and the dangers posed by continued climate change as
a component of these risks, the more important issue is the
logistics and costs involved in delivering fuel to distant
operational centers around the world. The most obvious example
of this danger is the staggering number of casualties suffered
by servicemen and women during fuel shipments. In response, the
military has not only set impressive goals, but has already made
significant headway in reducing its energy consumption. The
Environmental and Energy Study Institute military greening Fact
Sheet provides details for the Navy’s