Climate Change and Security
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How is climate affecting global security? Do we need to consider climate in operational planning and crisis communication?
It may be time for a greater discussion on federal, state (provincial) and municipal preparedness. In late August 2023, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reported 1,069 active fires; more than half were listed as out of control. How do we respond? Do we need a national fire fighting force?
As climate change increases the risk of dry conditions and fire weather, fires across western NAm are bigger, more dangerous, and burning greater area.
It’s the difference between accidentally dropping a match into a pile of green, wet wood versus dropping it into a stack of bone dry kindling.
It’s the difference between accidentally dropping a match into a pile of green, wet wood versus dropping it into a stack of bone dry kindling.
January 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
It may be time for a greater discussion on federal, state (provincial) and municipal preparedness. In late August 2023, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reported 1,069 active fires; more than half were listed as out of control. How do we respond? Do we need a national fire fighting force?
The LA fires are a deadly start to 2025 and are a worrying sign for the 2025 fire season. High winds, dry conditions and population density all contributed to the disaster. What are the lessons learned for sustaining resiliency?
January 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The LA fires are a deadly start to 2025 and are a worrying sign for the 2025 fire season. High winds, dry conditions and population density all contributed to the disaster. What are the lessons learned for sustaining resiliency?
The cost of food and factors affecting it. This is a message of national resiliency, although not explicitly addressed.
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Why climate change and wars could cause Canadian food prices to go up
A new annual report on the cost of food shows prices in Canada could go up by five per cent in 2025 on average. One of its researchers, University of B.C. Prof. Kelleen Wiseman, breaks down which fact...
www.cbc.ca
December 13, 2024 at 2:47 AM
The cost of food and factors affecting it. This is a message of national resiliency, although not explicitly addressed.
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"Uncertainty is the biggest security threat"
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Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier: “Directly Impacts Norwegian Security”
Researchers at the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment (FFI) have researched how climate change can function as a threat multiplier for security in the Arctic. They emphasize that uncertainty is ...
www.highnorthnews.com
December 11, 2024 at 3:05 PM
"Uncertainty is the biggest security threat"
www.highnorthnews.com/en/climate-c...
www.highnorthnews.com/en/climate-c...
An interesting piece. Climate conditions may place a population in jeopardy. How to access regions with relief may not be feasible. Preparation, security and alternative delivery methods all need to be considered.
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How to deliver food in a war zone
World aid agencies are struggling to deliver disaster relief. Here’s what can be done
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December 10, 2024 at 3:33 PM
An interesting piece. Climate conditions may place a population in jeopardy. How to access regions with relief may not be feasible. Preparation, security and alternative delivery methods all need to be considered.
www.ft.com/content/000b...
www.ft.com/content/000b...
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Once one of America’s most outspoken voices on the threat of climate change, Elon Musk now argues these existential risks have been overstated.
This shifting stance could influence President-elect Donald Trump and help the Tesla CEO’s businesses.
This shifting stance could influence President-elect Donald Trump and help the Tesla CEO’s businesses.
How Elon Musk backed away from his climate crusade
The Tesla CEO was once an outspoken voice on climate change. But Musk now argues many risks are overstated, a stance that could influence Trump and help his businesses.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 10, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Once one of America’s most outspoken voices on the threat of climate change, Elon Musk now argues these existential risks have been overstated.
This shifting stance could influence President-elect Donald Trump and help the Tesla CEO’s businesses.
This shifting stance could influence President-elect Donald Trump and help the Tesla CEO’s businesses.
Interesting piece on payments for loss and damage in climate related damages.
www.npr.org/2024/11/20/n...
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Richer countries are starting to pay poorer ones for climate change damages
With climate-related disasters getting more extreme, richer countries are piloting ways to compensate developing nations, since they bear the least responsibility for causing climate change.
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November 21, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Interesting piece on payments for loss and damage in climate related damages.
www.npr.org/2024/11/20/n...
www.npr.org/2024/11/20/n...
Known as "rivers in the sky", atmospheric rivers are ribbons of water vapour. Each can be several hundreds of kilometres wide, and transport 27 times as much water as the Mississippi River."
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Atmospheric Rivers: Inside the giant 'sky rivers' swelling with climate change
Atmospheric river storms have wreaked havoc on the West Coast, and are getting bigger. These scientists chase them in the sky to predict where they will strike.
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November 21, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Known as "rivers in the sky", atmospheric rivers are ribbons of water vapour. Each can be several hundreds of kilometres wide, and transport 27 times as much water as the Mississippi River."
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
National resilience for critical infrastructure. Who is responsible for providing security, private companies, national institutions, the EU, NATO or all of them collectively?
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Germany suspects sabotage over severed undersea cables in Baltic
The two countries say they are "deeply concerned" as they raise the possibility of sabotage.
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November 21, 2024 at 4:12 AM
National resilience for critical infrastructure. Who is responsible for providing security, private companies, national institutions, the EU, NATO or all of them collectively?
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www.bbc.com/news/article...
What happens to the fight against climate change now?
Prof Katharine Hayhoe with Peter Mansbridge.
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Prof Katharine Hayhoe with Peter Mansbridge.
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What Happens To The Fight Against Climate Change Now?
Podcast Episode · The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge · 11/19/2024 · 43m
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November 21, 2024 at 3:57 AM
What happens to the fight against climate change now?
Prof Katharine Hayhoe with Peter Mansbridge.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
katharinehayhoe.com
Prof Katharine Hayhoe with Peter Mansbridge.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
katharinehayhoe.com
National Resilience: “Preparedness is a civic skill in the current global situation. Knowing what to do in case of an incident is a good foundation for society’s resilience,” says Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Rescue Services at the Ministry of the Interior.
www.suomi.fi/news/a-new-g...
www.suomi.fi/news/a-new-g...
New guide instructs people how to prepare for incidents and crises in Finland - Suomi.fi
The guide deals with situations that would have a broad impact on society and communities.
www.suomi.fi
November 21, 2024 at 3:51 AM
National Resilience: “Preparedness is a civic skill in the current global situation. Knowing what to do in case of an incident is a good foundation for society’s resilience,” says Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Rescue Services at the Ministry of the Interior.
www.suomi.fi/news/a-new-g...
www.suomi.fi/news/a-new-g...
Hoping to share some views on crisis communication and place in context how climate is affecting global security.
November 21, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Hoping to share some views on crisis communication and place in context how climate is affecting global security.