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Why violence is rising with global temperatures | Peter Schwartzstein

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Jan 8, 2025
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ANECDOTE

ISIS Recruitment Tactics

  • ISIS targeted drought-stricken Iraqi villagers for recruitment, exploiting their vulnerability.
  • They offered cash and blamed the government for the drought, effectively gaining support.
ANECDOTE

Climate Change and Piracy

  • Climate change impacts various forms of violence, including piracy in Bangladesh.
  • Rising sea levels displace farmers, forcing them into piracy for survival.
INSIGHT

Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier

  • Climate change exacerbates existing societal issues like inequality and corruption.
  • It acts as a breaking point for communities facing multiple challenges.
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