Tag: Syria

How focusing on climate could make us miss the forest for the trees

Tim Kovach March 9, 2015 Comments Off

If you haven’t read my last post on why we need to integrate climate change into disaster risk reduction, read that first. I’ll wait. And, while you’re at it, read… Read more »

Will climate change disasters really lead to more conflict? Maybe.

Tim Kovach April 23, 2014 5 Comments

The US military has devoted a considerable amount of attention to climate change, which makes sense given the various risks it poses to military operations. These risks include potential increased… Read more »

How oil will make Syria’s civil war even deadlier

Tim Kovach January 30, 2014 Comments Off

The New York Times published an article yesterday that likely raised some eyebrows. Islamist rebels and extremist groups have seized control of most of Syria’s oil and gas resources, a rare generator… Read more »