Dr Stuart Parkinson, SGR, summarises the latest data on the surge in military spending and military carbon emissions, both across the world and in the UK. 

Online publication: 18 May 2026. 
 

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This presentation was given at the Peace Pledge Union conference and AGM, London (via video link), on 16 May 2026. 
 

Also see...

SGR's project page on Climate change and the military
 

Image credit: US DOD