World's Biggest Problems

1. Rapid climate change is a major problem the world is experiencing right now. I recently read about a lake on top of a cliff in Canada that fell off of the cliff, flooding a small village due to high temperatures. I also had to change winter break plans from snowboarding in West Virginia to Colorado because West Virginia had no snow. This harshly affects business for ski resorts and in their cities.

We can help prevent this by providing incentives for large corporations to become more green. We can also place a greater emphasis on recycling. If every person tried just a tad harder to help the environment such as not littering, we could help prevent global warming.

2. Terrorism is another major issue. Within a year the world has experienced a 61% increase in terrorist attacks. The recent attacks on Paris have made us all realize what a prevalent issue terrorism is.

I think Obama is doing a good job handling the terrorist situation by sending out troops.

3. Rapid population growth has led to high levels of poverty in countries such as India, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Nigeria. One in two children in the world live in poverty and almost half the world lives on $2.50 a day. 

We can continue to invest in safety nets that supports and promotes economic mobility such as nutrition assistance, housing assistance and health care.

4. The UN states, “Globally, about 842 million people are estimated to be undernourished” and “More than 99 million children under age five are still undernourished and underweight.” Ultimately, the UN indicates that, worldwide, one in nine people remain hungry. Poor nutrition causes nearly half the deaths in children under age 5.

Mission trips are a small way to help starving parts of the world via food donations.

5. Aging is another major global issue. Fertility rates are declining and life expectancy is increasing thanks to new medicines and advancements. The proportion of people age 60 and over are expected to double between now and 2050. 

We should develop an international plan to take action on issues such as health and nutrition,  protecting elderly consumers, housing and environment, family, social welfare, income security and employment.

6. AIDS is another global crises. 60 million people have been affected worldwide, although new vaccines help continue to decrease this number.

Vaccinations are an affective solution to helping those with AIDS. Also helpful would be education on AID prevention.

7. Education is a big problem world wide. Those living in poverty are obviously unable to have as much of a quality education as those who are not.

End of course exams are a good way to ensure teachers are teaching the students what they should be learning and Peace Corp volunteers are helpful for providing education to those in poverty.

8. Today, 439 nuclear power reactors produce approximately 16 per cent of the world’s electricity. In nine countries, over 40 per cent of energy production comes from nuclear power. So much dependence on nuclear energy leads to high health and environmental costs.

We can focus more on the use of natural resources such as windmills as a source of energy.

9. Refugee is another major world problem. 10.4 million refugees last year sought asylum based on their racial background, political opinion, religious views and many other reasons. 

Although the U.S serves as an asylum for these people, it is best or our safety to enforce immigration laws. 

10. According to ILO, there were 73 million jobless people in the world in 2013. Unemployment has been escalating since people lack skills and education. Although the economy has been taking a positive turn, unemployment is still a major issue. 

We must create new jobs and encourage entrepreneurship which does just that.