More Q and A
Chairman Kerry asked if climate change will affect the force structure of the U.S. Military.
Admiral Gunn observed that the U.S. military is already well-suited for those kinds of operations. Admiral McGinn observed that there is a role for the U.S. to play before the worst happens.
Senator Shaheen asked if we have the capacity, given the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to do these new things.
Admiral McGinn noted that the military, and the Marine Corps in particular, are experimenting already with alternative energy in those theaters.
Senator Warner noted that America’s military has, throughout its history, helped others. The U.S. Military, as a matter of fact, has the resources and capacity to bring wonderful logistical and medical capacities to remote areas around the world.
Senator Shaheen asked if there are studies that pinpoint the cost of inaction.
Senator Warner noted the difficulties of pinpointing the costs, but observed how climate change affects everything from public health to the cost of food.
That’s a wrap.
