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On the third anniversary of the World Health Organization's declaration of a global pandemic, Gen Z's first congressional representative, Maxwell Alejandro Frost, advocated for a reduction in the Pentagon's budget to better serve local communities. This perspective underscores the economic and moral rationale for reallocating national defense funds to communities. The call for defunding the police has gained momentum, paralleling the advocacy for demilitarization. This Article emphasizes the overlooked impact of U.S. military carbon emissions on climate change and advocates for its inclusion in national carbon accounting systems globally. The U.S. Department of Defense has not been transparent about its carbon footprint, excluding significant military emissions from most official reports. Including military carbon emissions in national assessments can strengthen the U.S.'s stance in climate negotiations. Reallocating the Pentagon budget to support climate change initiatives would foster international cooperation and peace. This demilitarization could symbolize the U.S.'s commitment to disarmament, inspiring global stability, and resilience against climate-induced challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
