Solving global climate change can help ensure America’s security
Fighting global warming is one way to ensure the security of our nation — if left unchecked, global warming could lead to civil strife, economic stress, conflicts over water and other resources, mass migration, and increased terrorism.
The Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate is dedicated to highlighting the climate-security nexus in order to advance discussions and solutions that will make the United States safer, more prosperous, and secure.
The Issues
Resource Conflict
Economic Stresses
Mass Migration
Humanitarian Disasters
Military Preparedness
Energy & National Security
Latest News
Pew Project launches "Climate Patriots" video
Veterans tour promotes clean, alternative energy
Jonathan Ellis, South Dakota Argus Leader, March 2, 2010
Energy dependence raises urgent threat to United States
Vice Adm. Dennis McGinn (ret.), op-ed, Columbus Business First, February 19, 2010
Oil Addiction: Fueling Our Enemies
Jonathan Powers, Huffington Post, February 17, 2010
Climate Threat: Elevated?
Amy Harder, National Journal, February 16, 2010
Watch: Former Sen. John Warner discusses impact of climate change on national security
Events
March 2-4, 2010 — The Pew Project and Senator Warner to visit Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio
We're coming to North and South Carolina soon! Stay tuned...
We will pay for this [climate change impacts] one way or another. We will pay to reduce greenhouse gas emissions today, and we’ll have to take an economic hit of some kind. Or we will pay the price later in military terms…and that will involve human lives
—General Anthony C. Zinni