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Navy Abandons Climate Goals for Military Readiness

4/24/2025

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The U.S. Navy has abandoned the Climate Action 2030 plan, signaling a decisive pivot back to military readiness and combat effectiveness. Navy Secretary John Phelan underscored the commitment to warfighting, leaving behind ambitious goals for net-zero emissions and zero-emission vehicles that once aimed for a sustainable future by 2050.

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The U.S. Navy has abandoned the Climate Action 2030 plan, signaling a decisive pivot back to military readiness and combat effectiveness. Navy Secretary John Phelan underscored the commitment to warfighting, leaving behind ambitious goals for net-zero emissions and zero-emission vehicles that once aimed for a sustainable future by 2050.