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Elaine Luria: “Your own report stated 'The effects of a changing climate are a national security issue with potential impacts to…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2019
Your own report stated 'The effects of a changing climate are a national security issue with potential impacts to Department of Defense (DOD or the Department) missions, operational plans, and installations,' yet your department does not appear to be taking this national security issue seriously given your lack of investment in existing infrastructure and research and development.
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Elaine Luria
Democratic · Virginia

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Luria criticizes the Department of Defense for inadequate climate change investment.

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