Is climate change a bigger global threat than terrorism?

Answer 1

In the long run, yes.

Terrorism has our attention because the dangers are now, here and measurable. But we can also do something about terrorism, both by destroying the target and by making civilised behaviour more attractive to potential terorist recruits.

Climate change can do far more economic harm than terrorism has, displace far more people from their homes, and result in the deaths of many, but that is a problem for the future: more especially for our grandchildren and their children. Those of us who are past childhood and early adulthood have less to fear from the consequences of global warming and can focus on the short-term economic advantages of doing nothing.

Answer 2

Climate change is a long-term global threat that can have severe and widespread impacts on ecosystems, communities, and economies around the world. While terrorism is a serious threat to security, its impact is typically more localized. However, both issues require attention and proactive measures to address and mitigate their effects.