Saturday, October 22, 2011

Will Climate Change Increase Wars And Conflicts?


Deaths from malnutrition will likely increase due to climate change

Doctors Partner With Soldiers To Warn Of Climate Conflicts -- Deutsche Welle

Military planners fear climate change could be this century's conflict multiplier and they're starting to talk about it. Together with Britain's medical establishment, they're adding their voices to calls to action.

Soldiers usually pride themselves on leaving politics to the politicians. This week in London they spoke out. Senior European officers urged action on what remains a polarizing issue in the broader community: climate change.

"We've increasingly come to recognize that, as well as the environmental and socio-economic impact of climate change, there is the potential to increase the risk to global stability and national interests," said Neil Morisetti, a Rear Admiral in the Royal Navy.

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