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Why violence is rising with global temperatures | Peter Schwartzstein

Jan 8, 2025
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Quick takeaways

  • Climate change exacerbates global conflicts and violence by escalating existing social instabilities.
  • Efforts to mitigate climate change can equip communities to prevent conflicts and ensure global peace and security.

Deep dives

Climate Crisis as a Catalyst for Violence and Terrorism

Journalist Peter Schwartzstein highlights the link between climate change and violence, as seen in the tactics of ISIS recruiters targeting drought-battered communities in Iraq. The increasing temperatures and extreme weather conditions exacerbate conflicts globally, leading to violence and terrorism. Various examples, such as piracy in Bangladesh and conflicts between farmers and herders in Africa, demonstrate how climate-related issues contribute to societal unrest and insecurity.

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