When the Syrian revolution began in 2011, among the stressors that ignited the population was an extreme drought that had affected country s...
When the Syrian revolution began in 2011, among the stressors that ignited the population was an extreme drought that had affected country since 2006. Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Thomas Friedman sees in that drought, which is believed to have been worsened by climate change, a warning for future climate change-caused instability elsewhere. nnThe columnist for The New York Times, who focuses on foreign affairs, has authored several books including From Beirut to Jerusalem, The World Is Flat, and Hot, Flat, and Crowded, the latter two of which focus on globalization, climate change and energy competition worldwide. Friedman frequently writes about climate change, tying tensions in the Middle East at least partially to environmental and climate stressors and blaming inaction regarding climate change on dropping oil prices. nnIn addition to writing, Friedman was a correspondent for the series, “Years of Living Dangerously.” In his episode, he traveled to Egypt, Syria and Yemen to discuss with people living there the notion of climate change as a threat multiplier to the region.nn--nThe Climate 25 is a digital media and television experience featuring interviews with the world’s 25 most compelling voices on one of the most pressing issues of our time – the impact of climate disruption on human security. Less
