Extreme Weather and War: How Climate Change Fuels Global Tensions

Jul 5, 2025 | Shah Fahad
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When we think of climate change, melting glaciers and rising sea levels may come to mind. But climate change does more than just affect the environment—it plays a major role in shaping politics, economies, and even global security. As the planet heats up, so does tension among nations. Extreme weather events, like droughts, hurricanes, and floods, are putting pressure on vital resources, making survival harder and wars more likely. Climate change is quietly becoming a global trigger for conflict.