TED Talks Daily Why violence is rising with global temperatures | Peter Schwartzstein
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Jan 8, 2025 AI Snips
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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.
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.
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.