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: 8 July 2026 (updated)
 

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This presentation was given at the Aberdeen Climate Cafe (via video link) on 7 July 2026. It was an updated version of a presentation given at the Peace Pledge Union conference and AGM, London on 16 May 2026. 
 

Also see...

SGR's project page on Climate change and the military
 

Image credit: US DOD