Geography
The Intersection of Climate Policy and National Security Strategies
Quick fact
The U.S. Department of Defense formally designated climate change as a 'threat multiplier' in its 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review, recognizing that it amplifies existing geopolitical and social tensions around the world.
Why this is interesting
You've heard that climate change is an environmental problem—but did you know the Pentagon now calls it a 'threat multiplier'? National security agencies are planning for a warmer planet as seriously as they plan for wars.