NATO members warn of 'serious security implications' from climate change

Michael Holder
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Draft reports to be discussed later this month by international security alliance urge nations to stick to Paris Agreement commitments

A series of draft reports released by NATO member politicians today warns of the growing threat from climate change to peace and security in the Middle East and Africa, and urges all nations to stick to...

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