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Climate study links heat to increased violence and conflict
A Science study analyzes 60 investigations from empire collapses to modern crime and war, finding hotter and drier conditions raise violence risks. The model estimates in equatorial Africa conflicts rise 11–14 percent per added degree, and U.S. violent crime up 2–4 percent per 5.4 F.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Hie
Science
Equatorial Africa
North America
Eurasia
Aba
Edward Miguel
Bushman
Thomas Homer- Dixon
Balsillie School of International Affairs
Ontario
Joshua Goldstein
American University
Innaukaea
Chichen Itza
Mexico