Climate Change: U.S.-China Partnership for Global Security
Abstract
China has capitalized on economic globalization to emerge as one of the largest industrial nations, and a major producer of greenhouse gases. The primary cause of climate change is the increasing airborne emissions of greenhouse gases. Recent studies provide empirical evidence of anthropologic influences on the rate of climate change. Climate change poses a significant strategic peril to the United States because it threatens the nation's food supply, infrastructure, health, water resources, coastal systems, and ecosystems. Further, it is disrupting global biogeochemical cycles, melting ice sheets, and disturbing oceanic and atmospheric circulation. These changes will likely impact most, if not all, nation?ultimately threatening global stability. Effective diplomacy and profound changes in policy are required to mitigate these risks. One possible recommendation for the United States is to partner with China as allies to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA519863
Entities
People
- Thomas D. Cao
Organizations
- United States Army War College