I thought I’d heard it all… not even close. According to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, climate change can cause more crime. The report (a bargain at $5.00 for a hard copy):
examines the implications of climate change for Australia’s police forces and officers.
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The report has a number of recommendations including the creation of an information hub and the development of risk assessments of the locations that will be most affected by climate change as part of a multi-agency strategic approach to climate change adaptation.
The kinds of crime they foresee include:
- water theft: individuals stealing water, use of fraudulent water trucks, siphoning from river systems
- violent protests aimed at the government over perceived inadequate policy responses
- natural disasters providing an opportunity for looting
- more “climate refugees” seeking entry to Australia
Read it here.
Australian Climate Madness 
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