In this episode of CQ on Congress, former Navy Secretary Ray Mabus says President Trump’s climate change denial risks an apocalyptic future that will stress the U.S. military. Ben Hulac, author of a forthcoming CQ magazine cover story on how climate change is affecting the Arctic, explains why that could create conflict between world powers.

Show Notes:

• Democrats want to require Pentagon to study climate change risks on military bases
• Safe climate a constitutional right, young plaintiffs tell court
• Trump admin. pans Democrats’ plan to protect areas in Alaska and offshore