Today, President Obama addressed the graduating class of the Coast Guard academy in a speech that mentioned the phrase 'climate change' 26 times.

It might seem strange like a strange topic to talk about at a military event, but the military is making a concerted effort to go green, especially as global warming and climate shifts begin to impact diplomacy (or the lack thereof) around the world. Melting ice in the Arctic is creating a mad scramble for resources, while melting in the Antarctic is raising sea levels so high countries are drowning. And drought is making water an increasingly precious resource, one that people could die for. With all that, it makes sense that the Commander in Chief considers climate change a serious threat.

Here are some highlights from the speech, which you can read in its entirety here:

A New Ocean Is Opening

"As Admiral Zukunft already mentioned, climate change means Arctic sea ice is vanishing faster than ever. By the middle of this century, Arctic summers could be essentially ice free. We're witnessing the birth of a new ocean -- new sea lanes, more shipping, more exploration, more competition for the vast natural resources below."