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Title: A deeper look at climate change and national security.

Abstract

Climate change is a long-term process that will trigger a range of multi-dimensional demographic, economic, geopolitical, and national security issues with many unknowns and significant uncertainties. At first glance, climate-change-related national security dimensions seem far removed from today's major national security threats. Yet climate change has already set in motion forces that will require U.S. attention and preparedness. The extent and uncertainty associated with these situations necessitate a move away from conventional security practices, toward a small but flexible portfolio of assets to maintain U.S. interests. Thoughtful action is required now if we are to acquire the capabilities, tools, systems, and institutions needed to meet U.S. national security requirements as they evolve with the emerging stresses and shifts of climate change.

Authors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1010413
Report Number(s):
SAND2011-0039
TRN: US201108%%431
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE; 29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; CLIMATIC CHANGE; NATIONAL SECURITY; SECURITY; STRESSES

Citation Formats

Baker, Arnold Barry, Backus, George A, and Romig, Alton Dale, Jr. A deeper look at climate change and national security.. United States: N. p., 2010. Web. doi:10.2172/1010413.
Baker, Arnold Barry, Backus, George A, & Romig, Alton Dale, Jr. A deeper look at climate change and national security.. United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/1010413
Baker, Arnold Barry, Backus, George A, and Romig, Alton Dale, Jr. 2010. "A deeper look at climate change and national security.". United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/1010413. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1010413.
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abstractNote = {Climate change is a long-term process that will trigger a range of multi-dimensional demographic, economic, geopolitical, and national security issues with many unknowns and significant uncertainties. At first glance, climate-change-related national security dimensions seem far removed from today's major national security threats. Yet climate change has already set in motion forces that will require U.S. attention and preparedness. The extent and uncertainty associated with these situations necessitate a move away from conventional security practices, toward a small but flexible portfolio of assets to maintain U.S. interests. Thoughtful action is required now if we are to acquire the capabilities, tools, systems, and institutions needed to meet U.S. national security requirements as they evolve with the emerging stresses and shifts of climate change.},
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