Rising sea levels are putting people and food supplies in vulnerable coastal regions at risk. threatening to displace countless people. The increasing scarcity of resources in regions across the globe is stressing governments that are trying to provide basic needs for their citizens. In already volatile regions of the world. these are highly dangerous conditions that can enable terrorist activity and exacerbate refugee crises. As these threats around the world continue to multiply due to climate change. the U.S. is forced to extend our limited resources in humanitarian aid and military security to more locations in an effort to keep the peace. protect our interests and allies. and avoid major conflicts. It is not just the wonky scientists and policymakers that are sounding the alarm.