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
Climate-related Security Predictions Coming True in Pakistan, Matthew O. Berger, IPS, August 26, 2010
Watch: Climate change and energy use discussed at MSU, July 15, 2010
Energy, national security, intertwined? The Mankato Free Press, July 15, 2010
Event Notice: Sen. Warner, Pew and Sierra Club host public forum in Mankato, MN
Energy Security a Vital National Interest, Op-ed, Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn, CNA Military Advisory Board Member, Portland Press Herald, July 11, 2010
Think-tank Official Pushes Energy Independence, Christopher Cousins, Bangor Daily News, July 8, 2010
Patriotism, climate change, national security are intertwined, Op-ed, Michael Jarnevic, USA, Montana Standard, July 7, 2010
Events
March 2-4, 2010 — The Pew Project and Sen. Warner visited Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio.
March 18, 2010 — The Pew Project and Sen. Warner visited Columbia, SC.
April 15, 2010 — The Pew Project and Sen. Warner visited Little Rock, AR.
May 25 - 26, 2010 — The Pew Project and Sen. Warner visited New Hampshire and Maine
June 8-10, 2010 — The Pew Project and Sen. Warner attend the Midwest Energy and Climate Policy COnference
July 15, 2010 — The Pew Project and Sierra Club host event in Minnesota, features Sen. Warner
