The U.S. Military Leads the Charge on Renewables, Efficiency and Energy Security thinkprogress.org

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The U.S. Military Leads the Charge on Renewables, Efficiency and Energy Security

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In Afghanistan and Iraq, 70% of convoys — a key target of improvised explosive devices — are dedicated solely to transporting fuel and water. That's why renewables and efficiency can save lives. JR: A few years ago, I sat on the Defense Science Board Task Force on DoD Energy Strategy, which took t