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National Security and the Threat of Climate Change

National Security and the Threat of Climate Change

Full Title:   National Security and the Threat of Climate Change
Author(s): S. Goodman
Publisher(s):   CNA Corporation
Publication Date: January 1, 2007
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Description (excerpt):

The purpose of this study is to examine the national security consequences of climate change. A dozen of the nation’s most respected retired admirals and generals have served as a Military Advisory Board to study how climate change could affect our nation’s security over. The U.S. should commit to a stronger  the next 30 to 40 years—the time frame for developing new military capabilities.

The specific questions addressed in this report are:

1. What conditions are climate changes likely to produce around the world that would represent security risks to the United States?

2. What are the ways in which these conditions may affect America’s national security interests?

3. What actions should the nation take to address the national security consequences of climate change?

All statements and/or propositions in discussion prompts are meant exclusively to stimulate discussion and do not represent the views of OurEnergyPolicy.org, its Partners, Topic Directors or Experts, nor of any individual or organization. Comments by and opinions of Expert participants are their own.

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