We now face a rash of global environmental threats to humanity. among them massive extinction of plant and animal species. destruction of the ozone layer. and global warming. Each of these problems poses serious risks to ongoing economic prosperity for all nations. As a number of astute observers have noted. our failure to address these problems also compromises national security. The tens of millions of environmental refugees who now cross national boundaries in search of food and escape from famine is a stark manifestation of how ecology and security overlap. The value of EPA as a Cabinetlevel agency is its ability to bring into full relief the environmental conditions essential for maintaining a vibrant economy. As the cofounder and cochair of the Congressional Competitiveness Caucus.
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