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Water: A matter of national security – and the best hope for our climate

Posted: 28 Mar 2022 09:01 PM PDT

Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting. Mark Twain may or may not have said it, but it gets repeated because it rings true. Water is central to human wellbeing, from drinking water and hygiene to growing food, producing electricity, and supporting identity-defining landscapes.  A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirms that […] Related posts: Translating Urgency Into Action on Water, Climate, and Security Desperate for Hope? Linking Human...

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Redefining National Security

Posted: 27 Mar 2022 09:01 PM PDT

This article is adapted from an article previously published in Issues in Science and Technology. As Russia's unprovoked assault on Ukraine continues, the world's focus is rightfully on ending this conflict as soon as possible. But the global impact of a senseless war launched by a petro-dictator also calls for deeper reflection.  Yes, the conflict shines a […] Related posts: Health Security is National Security Russia's 'Nyet' Does Not Mean Climate Security Is off the Security Council...

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