“The military and government rely on physical infrastructure to protect our nation from outside threats and virtual infrastructure to maintain a strong homeland, both of which are threatened by extreme weather caused by climate change,” says the study. The rising costs of coping and recovering from climate-related disasters could sap the United States as a global power, the study contends. “A robust economy is necessary for strong national security because it allows us to invest in the structures that keep people safe.”  

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