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Russia's Climate Problem and Opportunity

Russia's Climate Problem and Opportunity

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Temperatures in Russia are increasing at more than double the global average, according to scientists, proving that climate change and extreme weather doesn’t just affect U.S. national security as outlined in Cipher Brief Expert Admiral Jim Stavridis’ overview here.  It also affects U.S. allies and adversaries, creating new areas of instability and shifting power dynamics.  Russia’s more aggressive presence in the Arctic is a clear sign of the shift ahead. 

In our continuing series on climate change and its impact on national security, Climate Editor Kristin Wood takes a look at the impact climate change is having on Russia.

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