Scientific research has linked the war in Syria, from which ISIS emerged, to climate change. Drought made worse by global warming trends drove erstwhile farmers into urban centers in search of work, where hunger, poverty, and restlessness set the tinder for conflict. Which is not to say that without warming, there'd be no ISIS; of course it's not that simple. But it's a threat multiplier. It's fair to say that it makes the emergence of future ISISes more likely, especially as the changing climate drives more mass migrations and societal disruptions.Bernie Sanders found himself the target of Republican scorn when he not only said that climate change was the "single greatest threat to national security" in the first Democratic debates, but then doubled down on the statement in the wake of the Paris terror attacks. "In fact," he said, "climate change is directly related to the growth of terrorism."It's a threat multiplier. It's fair to say that it makes the emergence of future ISISes more likely, especially as the changing climate drives more mass migrations and societal disruptions.
"They entered the apartment with shotguns and assault rifles. It was quite violent. They pinned us to the ground," said Amélie, a young barmaid who did not wish to give her full name. "It lasted quite a long time. We had no idea why they were there."
The officers handed Amélie a restraining order informing her that she can no longer leave Rennes, is required to register three times a day at the local police station, and must stay at home between 8 PM and 6 AM.
The order ends on December 12, the day the Paris climate summit draws to a close.