Topanga Peace Film: The Military is Killing the Environment
Feb 1, 2023 8:03:17 GMT -8
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Post by Topanga Peace on Feb 1, 2023 8:03:17 GMT -8
First Friday Special Program: The Military is Killing the Environment
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From the lush jungles of Hawaii to the war-torn landscapes of Ukraine, the U.S. military leaves a wake of environmental destruction in its path. From rampant greenhouse gas emissions to the spread of hazardous "forever chemicals" and radioactive munitions, the military is one of the biggest polluters on the planet.
Hear from passionate activists, lawyers, and experts who have been fighting against the military environmental offences for years. Get a glimpse into the latest video presentations that shed new light on the impact of the U.S. military industrial complex on our planet.
Zoom doors open at 7:15, and the main event starts at 7:30. Turn on your camera and join the virtual community to see and connect with like-minded activists. And before the program, get a preview of upcoming events, actions for peace and social justice. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the change!
The Biden administration is now seeking public comments on a new federal rule* that could help curb military pollution. Click the link below and make your voice heard and add your comments today! Help stop the United States from spending more on its military than the next ten countries combined.
The federal comment entry form is at www.regulations.gov/commenton/FAR-2021-0015-0037 .
Here is a template that you can use for your comments:
I am writing to express my support for the proposed rule on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk.
Currently, contractor greenhouse gas emissions are still largely hidden from public view, making it difficult to hold the agencies accountable for their full environmental impact. By requiring contractors to disclose their emissions, we can ensure that they do their part to reduce their carbon footprint and protect our planet.
The implementation of this regulation marks a pivotal moment in ensuring that contractors are held accountable for their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and in tackling the multifaceted challenge of climate change.
Defense contractors in particular are massive greenhouse gas emitters – emitting more than the Defense Department itself, according to a recent scholarly estimate. That simply cannot continue if the U.S. is to reach the emissions reductions required to avert climate disaster. Requiring major federal suppliers to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and set science-based reduction targets is an important step in the right direction.
Thank you for your consideration.
* The proposed federal rule would be known as the “Federal Acquisition Regulation: Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk,” that would require federal contractors to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and, for the largest contractors, to release a plan to reduce emissions in line with Paris Agreement levels. The proposed draft regulation can be found at:
www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/11/14/2022-24569/federal-acquisition-regulation-disclosure-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-and-climate-related-financial .