Some Climate Shocks Can Increase the Likelihood of War

Short excerpt below. Click through to read at the original source.

Researchers warn against oversimplifying climate change’s role in conflicts. But some conditions can increase the likelihood of violence, a new study finds. By Bob Berwyn New research reinforces scientific evidence that climate extremes can raise the risk of armed conflict, especially when drought conditions pass critical thresholds in vulnerable regions, including parts of Africa and […]

Read at Source