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Navy Secretary John Phelan kills Biden-era climate plan

Breaking Defense | English | AcademicThink | April 25, 2025 | Climate Change

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan announced the rescinding of a climate change initiative established by the Biden administration, stating that his priority is to focus on warfighters and military readiness. In a video posted to X, Phelan emphasized the need for the Navy to concentrate on lethality rather than climate actions. The plan, initiated in 2022 by Meredith Berger, aimed for decisive action on climate issues by 2030, amidst concerns that key training locations like Parris Island, South Carolina, could be submerged due to rising sea levels by 2099.

Concerns about climate impacts have been highlighted in Norfolk, Virginia, where a flood defense project is being planned to protect the area, which houses important naval facilities. The recent decision to dismantle the climate action program mirrors earlier actions by Republican administrations, which have historically rolled back Pentagon efforts on environmental issues, such as the Great Green Fleet initiative introduced by Ray Mabus during the Obama presidency that focused on alternative energy for naval vessels.

Berger previously expressed hopes that the commitment to climate action would not become divisive, emphasizing the military’s focus on ensuring successful operations.

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