While funding has lagged behind national pledges on international climate finance, members of Congress on both sides of the aisle continue to increase public spending on the Pentagon and police to unprecedented levels.
We must commit to following the leadership of frontline communities who are most impacted by the climate crisis and most knowledgeable about effective solutions.
But Congress could help motivate the Pentagon by passing the Audit the Pentagon Act.
To protect our shared future, decarbonization and demilitarization must go hand-in-hand.
Colonial violence and militarism are at the root of global inequality, ecological devastation, and perpetual conflict that is driving the triple planetary crisis.
The country is backsliding into another arms race as the Biden administration continues to fast-track spending in the wrong direction.
Instead of fueling violence against people and our planet, it’s time to put our resources toward a livable future for generations to come.
In mourning her death, we must not ignore the urgent call to action to end militarism in all forms.
Warfare money should be exchanged for funding towards early childhood education and clean energy infrastructure.
The United States needs to abandon our ceaseless arms race in favor of investments in rapid renewable energy and an equitable housing system.
