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Of all the business opportunities presented by global warming, Raytheon Company may have found one of the most alarming. The Massachusetts-based defense contractorwhich makes everything from communications systems to Tomahawk missilesthinks that future "security concerns" caused by climate change could mean expanded sales of its military products.
Raytheon, it should be noted, isn't exactly gunning for catastrophic global warming. Quite the opposite, in fact: In February, the company received a "Climate Leadership Award" from the Environmental Protection Agency for publicly reporting and aggressively reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. It's working on renewable energy technologies. And it has publicly warned of significant climate-change-related risks to its businessfrom things like hurricanes, floods, droughts, and forest fires.
Based on statements by President Obama and key players, he could even launch attacks against those he blames for global climate change. Polluters and deniers beware: You may have to face our Marines. In outlining his new doctrine, Obama created a policy so loose that it fits his climate change pronouncements just as easily as it fits the Syria situation:
*The old clear and present danger standard to justify use of force is outmoded.
*A prediction of eventual danger is the new standard justifying force.
*Injury to vulnerable and underserved groups women, children, seniors and developing countries will be given the most weight.
Obamas White House counsel declares that he has unlimited authority to launch military strikes so long as there is an important national interest at stake And what is an important national interest? Its anything the president thinks is important. Clearly, that wayward standard has become a present danger to our Republic. Obama and his administration have said consistently that they believe the greatest threat to mankind and to the planet is climate change. Obamas comments this summer at Berlins Brandenburg Gate were typical. Peace with justice means refusing to condemn our children to a harsher, less hospitable planet. The effort to slow climate change requires bold action. This must now be an effort of all nations, not just some. For the grim alternative affects all nations more severe storms, more famine and floods, new waves of refugees, coastlines that vanish, oceans that rise. "This is the future we must avert. This is the global threat of our time. And for the sake of future generations, our generation must move toward a global compact to confront a changing climate before it is too late. That is our job. That is our task. We have to get to work.
Not said by the Obama, but implied, was Let us march! He must find Germany a supportive place for his climate militancy, since he used similar language in 2009 at Strasbourg. And we also know that in the 21st century, security is more complex than military power. This is the generation that must also stop the spread of the pollution that is slowly killing our planet, from shrinking coastlines and devastating storms to widespread misery and famine and drought. The effects of climate change are now in plain sight. Anyone who is killing our planet is violating international norms with lives at stake; what could be a nobler reason for picking a fight? When he used similar language in his 2013 State of the Union Address, Obama again said hes willing to act unilaterally. If Congress wont act soon to protect future generations, I will. His Second inaugural address made protection his touchstone for climate, just as it has been with Syria. Obama said that not taking bold action would betray our children and future generations.
Read more: Obama Doctrine: He could even attack nations over climate change | Washington Times Communities
