Climate Change and Security
Climate change and security is the study of how changes in weather, sea level, and natural resources affect national security. Extreme conditions can damage bases, disrupt supply lines, strain disaster response, and add to instability abroad. The Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and the National Security Council assess these risks, and Congress and the president shape the response.
People usually ask why climate is treated as a security issue, how the military plans for it, what role the armed forces play, and how governments prepare for its effects on stability.
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Why Climate Change Is Now Treated as a National Security Threat
The National Security Council now treats climate change as a critical threat to American security. This shift reflects a change in how the government…
The Pentagon’s Climate Strategy: How Priorities Have Changed Over Time
For years, the Pentagon has viewed climate change as a serious threat to national security. But recent leadership changes signal a potential shift in…