An accelerating global arms race, which is being driven by an increased power competition between the US and China, could hinder climate action as minerals that are critical for the energy transition are being diverted for military use instead.
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Trump’s huge spending boost for the US military will have catastrophic climate consequences
After President Trump’s signing of the “Big Beautiful Bill”, defense spending will increase by $150 billion, pushing it over $1 trillion by 2026. The significant boost in military funding is set to increase the Pentagon’s already high carbon emissions and cause severe climate repercussions.