Pentagon expansion on Guam raises environmental and infrastructure concerns

The U.S. military's buildup on Guam highlights tensions between defense modernization and the island's limited resources, with implications for climate resilience and energy infrastructure.

First covered Sep 24, 2026 · 1:45 AM PT · 1 article

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2d Grist As the Pentagon expands across the Pacific, Guam offers a warning

Primary sources

coastalscience.noaa.gov NCCOS Scientists Assess Chemical Contaminants in Cocos Lagoon - NCCOS - National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science

congress.gov R47643 (congress.gov)

cumulis.epa.gov ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE | Superfund Site Profile | Superfund Site Information | US EPA

More coverage from around the web

washingtonpost.com On Guam, planned Marine base raises anger, infrastructure concerns

stripes.com Guam expansion central to U.S. realignment strategy in Asia | Stars and Stripes

theintercept.com As the Pentagon Expands Across the Pacific, Guam Offers a Warning

guampedia.com On Guam, planned Marine base raises anger, infrastructure concerns

washingtontimes.com Pentagon slashes planned missile defense sites on Guam in part over environmental concerns - Washington Times

Appeared in: 2026-09-24 (#18) · 2026-09-25 (#17)

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