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#85 - Mark Lynas on climate change, societal collapse & nuclear energy

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Consequences of Climate Change: Famine, Conflict, and Resilience

This chapter examines the indirect effects of climate change on society, focusing on freshwater scarcity and its links to famine and conflict. It uses the Syrian conflict as a case study to illustrate how environmental stressors can exacerbate social tensions and lead to instability. The discussion also covers potential societal responses to food crises, historical parallels, and the interplay between resource scarcity and conflict dynamics.

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