In 2007, the CNA Military Advisory Board (MAB) released the landmark report “National Security and the Threat of  Climate Change,” which found that climate change constitutes a “threat multiplier” to existing security risks in some of the most volatile regions in the world. A 2008 National Intelligence Assessment con?rmed the report ?nding that climate change is a serious threat to national security and long-term global stability. The MAB, which is comprised of some of the nation’s most respected retired admirals and generals, also found that “Climate change, national security, and energy dependence are a related set of global challenges.” The following is a report produced by CNA expanding on previous findings.

An article by Yoav Hagler and Petra Todorovich from America 2050 about high speed rail development in the United States and in particular offering one mechanism for assessing which potential high-speed rail corridors will be the most effective and offering an index to assess demand. To find out more please visit www.America2050.org.

These slides are from one of our events looking at the prospect for 'green jobs' in America – they include a progress report after the first months of the Obama Administration, a discussion of the recently announced stimulus package, and an exploration into whether building the green economy has to be put off until the recession is over, or if it is the surest route to a sustainable recovery.   Bill Becker was the lead author of the Presidential Climate Action Plan (PCAP), which was presented to the Obama transition team. This two years/$2 million research programme involved many of America's leading policy and climate science experts, and offers 180 policy recommendations across 18 critical topic areas.  www.climateactionproject.com/plan 

(Washington, February 9, 2009) – Over 50 of the world’s leading scientists, China experts, political and business leaders recommend immediate action to create a new, groundbreaking collaboration with China to address the urgent issue of climate change.  In a report released today by Asia Society’s Center on U.S.-China Relations and the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, these leading figures provide the Obama administration a new policy roadmap for immediate action with China.

Anglo Khula Junior Mining Initiative, South Africa