Iraq War
What was a vehicle used in the Iraq War
What branch of the US military produces the most CO2
Air Force
Name one potential solution to this issue
Electric planes, ships, vehicles etc
Why were burn pits bad?
They made affected air quality around the bases
What branch of the military releases the least CO2?(Hint they are under the Office of the Navy)
Marine Corps
Who was in power in Iraq at the start of the Iraq War?
Saddam Hussain
How much CO2 does the US produce annually?
About 51 million tons
Humvee
Electric Vehicle
What is the name of the electric ground vehicle?
JLTV
How much CO2 did the US military produce over the entire duration of the Iraq War?
About 350 Million Tons
What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions is military responsible for?
5%
How does the US military plan to decrease the use of fuel use?
Attempting to switch to electric
negatively
Does an M1 Abrams tank have a better mpg then a semi truck?
No
What year did the Iraq War begin?
2003
What is the primary source of CO2 emissions in the US Military
Fuel(jet fuel) USAF
What is a limitation to switching to electric?
The cost and labor
What did the US test on those islands in 1946?
Nuclear Bombs
Does an F-22 Rapotr have a higher MPG then a C-130?
Yes
What were the primary reasons behind the US invasion of Iraq?
To disarm them of weapons of mass destruction or stop their support of terroism
Does the US produce more CO2 than Switzerland and Sweden?
Yes
Who manufactures the JLTV? (It starts with an O and rhymes with moshkosh)
Oshkosh
How does large military expansion impact air quality and ecosystems around bases?
They reduce air quality impact residents near the base
What is the name of the plane being tested by the US Air Force
Alia-250