Weaponizing the climate crisis
Climate change has been described as a “threat multiplier,” as opposed to a direct, causal source of societal conflicts, civil war, or terrorism. Nevertheless, armed groups will capitalize on fluctuations caused by extreme climate events and ensuing vulnerabilities to further their goals, writes Ibrahim al-Marashi.
2020 ELECTION SERIES: THE DAY AFTER: A CROSSROADS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
The U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement will either be finalized or voided the day after the presidential election, depending on who wins, writes Marcus DuBois King.
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