Analysis-Global warming seen as security threat

[G_j]

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L22545386.htm

ANALYSIS-Global warming seen as security threat
24 Oct 2004 08:38:11 GMT

By Ed Stoddard

JOHANNESBURG, Oct 24 (Reuters)

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A growing number of analysts argue that global warming linked to greenhouse gas emissions is not just a "green issue".

"The biggest security problem from global warming would be forced migrations, the dislocation of people because of flooding or drought," said Steve Sawyer, climate policy adviser for environmental group Greenpeace.

"Or drastic ecosystem change could change the resource base and uproot rural people. Forced migrations of people almost always cause problems."

Former Canadian Environment Minister David Anderson said earlier this year that global warming posed a greater long-term threat to humanity than terrorism because it could force hundreds of millions from their homes
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[DeepModem Mom]

1. This article makes an important point -- thanks for posting --

[Karenina]

2. The T-Rex in the living room...

[G_j]

3. that is a good way to put it

there have been quite a few alarming revelations about climate change lately, but there is so much else going on this gets overlooked. A T-Rex for sure!