Climate Change’s impact on armed conflict and refugees

Matt and Nick talk about a study that predicts an increase in armed conflict in Africa. They also get into the U.S. Military's carbon emissions and pollution levels, and why climate change can increase wars but wars also increase climate change.They break down the impacts climate change will have on people as water and food availability decrease and the number of climate refugees increases.Some people may even leave cities if infrastructure is not able to catch up to the threats caused by heat waves.Sources for today’s episode:Climate change could increase armed conflict in Africa: study | CTV NewsClimate change and conflict | ICRCHunger in Africa surges due to conflict, climate and food prices | CTV NewsThe U.S. Military Emits More Carbon Dioxide Into the Atmosphere Than Entire Countries Like Denmark or Portugal - Inside Climate NewsClimate refugees: The world’s forgotten displacement crisis | Concern Worldwide (concernusa.org)13 Things to Know About Climate Refugees (theimpactinvestor.com)Most US cities underprepared for rising heat, study finds – The Hill