‘Climate Literacy’ Questionnaire Administered to Service Members

The Department of Defense has issued a questionnaire to service members and civilian defense workers inquiring about climate change knowledge. The purpose of the poll is “to assess the degree to which the DOD workforce feels it is capable of executing its mission in the context of a changing climate,” according to Pentagon spokesperson Commander Nicole Schwegman. Top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers (AL) believes the poll is a “waste of time” and takes the military away “from its mission of maintaining the most lethal and capable force in the world.”

From Fox News:

The questionnaire asked whether respondents think climate change will affect their work or their organization’s mission and whether they are "integrating climate change considerations into your regular responsibilities."

It then asked several detailed questions about the source of their climate change information. It asked if they have the "right amount of knowledge/information on climate change" needed to perform their jobs, and it then asked where they go to learn more.

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Another question asks respondents what other information on "climate security" would be helpful as they do their work. A range of responses is suggested, including basic climate information, the effect of climate change on missions, military infrastructure and public health, energy efficiency and "changes in contracting requirements to account for greenhouse gases."

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