Military spending rises and greenhouse gas emissions: what does the research say?

With military spending climbing rapidly around the world, this report assesses and compares the results of 11 recent studies which have tried to estimate how such spending rises will impact greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 

Author: Dr Stuart Parkinson

Publication date: September 2025 

No of pages: 17 

Publisher: Scientists for Global Responsibility 
 

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Summary article: Military spending surge is critical threat to climate 

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