Recently a goup of retired 3- and 4-star American generals and admirals published a study warning of the security threats of climate change.
The study, “National Security and the Threat of Climate Change,” explored ways projected climate change is a threat multiplier in already fragile regions, exacerbating conditions that lead to failed states — the breeding grounds for extremism and terrorism. It can be downloaded at http://securityandclimate.cna.org/. The US has also published classified National Intelligence Estimates on climate change.
The concern is now spreading. A project called "Climate Change & the Military: Copenhagen and Beyond" is being coordinated by former European Union Parliamentarian Tom Spencer. One thrust is trying to raise the spectre of security threats - and thus the sense of urgency - at Copenhagen. More information can be found at http://www.envirosecurity.org/cctm/.
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