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- Army Releases New Plan to ‘Mitigate’ Climate Change – Defense Sec Austin: The U.S. Army needs to ‘immediately take appropriate policy actions to prioritize climate change’ Sat, 8 Oct 22, 5:00amWhile the plan offers ways to reduce climate change, it does so without directly acknowledging the military’s hand in exacerbating the problem as one of the largest industry emitters of greenhouse gases in the world.
- We’re saved! U.S. Army sets 2050 net-zero emissions goal Sat, 12 Feb 22, 1:00amThe strategy also set milestones for electrifying its vehicle fleet. It would go all-electric for light-duty non-tactical vehicles by 2027 and across all non-tactical vehicles by 2035...
- From the Bleeding Obvious Files: U.S. Army Still Relies on Carbon-Based Fuels Fri, 18 Dec 20, 1:00pmGuest “No Schist Sherlock” by David Middleton U.S. Army still relies on carbon-based fuels, report says The U.S. Army still relies on carbon-based fuels, which will likely remain the primary…
- The U.S. Army is developing a 173 MPH hoverbike Wed, 24 Jun 15, 2:30amSince Return of the Jedi, the concept of a hoverbike has been undeniably cool, but the flying machines may also have many practical advantages over standard helicopters—namely that they're cheaper, quieter and safer...
- The U.S. Army is developing a 173mph hoverbike Tue, 23 Jun 15, 11:27pmSince Return of the Jedi, the concept of a hoverbike has been undeniably cool, but the flying machines may also have many practical advantages over standard helicopters—namely that they're cheaper, quieter and safer...
- XStat Gadget Can Seal Gunshot Wounds in Just 15 Seconds Thu, 6 Feb 14, 1:32amOregon-based Revmedx developed a small syringe that can seal gunshot wounds in just 15 seconds! The patent-pending XStat works by releasing small rapidly-expanding sponges into the wound that exert pressure and stop blood...
- Revmedx’ Small XStat Syringe Can Seal Gunshot Wounds in Just 15 Seconds Thu, 6 Feb 14, 1:32amOregon-based Revmedx developed a small syringe that can seal gunshot wounds in just 15 seconds! The patent-pending XStat works by releasing small rapidly-expanding sponges into the wound that exert pressure and stops blood...
- U.S. Army Installs the Largest Low-Concentration Solar Photovoltaic System in the World Sat, 19 Jan 13, 1:32amThis week, the US Army dedicated the world’s largest low-concentration solar photovoltaic installation on its White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico...
- Obama Administration Announces New Clean-Energy Initiatives for the Military Thu, 12 Apr 12, 4:20amThe US military spends up to $20 billion on oil every year, and as oil prices climb that amount is steadily increasing. But oil doesn’t just cost the Pentagon in the form of tax dollars — it presents enormous...
- BAE Systems Develops Hybrid Electric Drive Tank for the U.S. Army Tue, 28 Feb 12, 9:22amThe United States Military has long been a supporter for alternative energy in order to make the assorted Armed Forces as efficient as possible. The efforts have seen the development of everything from fighter jets running...
- U.S. Army Launches Plan to Make All Military Bases Net Zero Wed, 20 Apr 11, 5:39amOver the past couple of years, the U.S. Army has announced several initiatives ranging from solar-powered tents for troops to hydrogen-powered tanks, however this is their most ambitious program yet. With the help of the...
- Fort Benning Army Base Converts Landfill Gas into Energy With FlexEnergy Powerstations Tue, 1 Mar 11, 1:16amA U.S. military base in Fort Benning, Georgia will use Flex Powerstations to convert the gases created by its landfill into its electricity.