The future of both climate and war is largely shaped by domestic and international spending, and military spending has traditionally been greater than any genuine climate investments.
With the tinder in many places awaiting just a spark to set ablaze, most of us give it not a second thought. But thankfully there are groups of citizens around the globe doing what they can to reduce the chance that a spark might engulf us all.
Until the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act last year, the average taxpayer gave $2,375 each year to the military—and just $6 to renewable energy projects.
You’re invited to an upcoming PEC and GL-UNA program featuring environmental scholar, David Orr. Orr will delve into the dynamic relationship between climate change and democracy, shedding light on how these two forces shape and influence each other, and how they collectively impact the world we live in. This is your chance to join the conversation and work towards a sustainable future for all!