Climate Change: Climate Change Poses a ‘Direct Threat’ to Australia’s National Security. It Must Be a Political Priority

Oct 7, 2019 | Chris Barrie, Conversation
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It is evident from Australia’s increasingly severe droughts and record-breaking heatwaves that time is running out to take action on climate change. Yet, despite persistent calls from eminent scientists to reduce global dependence on fossil fuels, a call to action has gone unanswered by our political leaders. And we aren’t just facing an environmental threat alone in Australia – there are significant implications for our national security and defence capabilities that we haven’t fully reckoned with either.