Latest "Military bases" stories

‘It’s scary as hell’ — PFAS exposure a ‘widespread’ problem for troops, families nationwide

Some of the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the country have been found at and around military bases.

By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse

9 months ago

Climate change damaging US military bases in the Arctic, report warns

Increasing hurricanes, flooding, storms and wildfires in recent years have caused billions of dollars in damage to U.S. military installations.

11 months ago

Climate change poses great risk for Florida’s military bases

The United States has ignored climate change and its impacts on outdated, inadequate infrastructure for far too long.

By Kevin Green

17 months ago

Esper creates task force to deal with cancer-causing chemicals on military installations

PFAS chemicals have been found to have caused contamination at more than 230 military installations, according to an environmental advocacy group.

By Howard Altman and Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

Sexual assault: Here are the bases where troops are most at risk

Navy ships are the most dangerous, according to new Pentagon study ranking installations on risk of assault.

By Tara Copp

4 years ago

Toxic waste sites, military bases in Florence’s path under close EPA watch

As Tropical Storm Florence spins inland, environmental regulators are monitoring more than three dozen toxic waste sites in the storm's path, as well as scores of low-lying water- and sewage-treatment plants at risk of flooding.

5 years ago