Thursday, April 16, 2009

Blog 3

1. Global warming/Climate Change
Global warming is the increase on average temperature . This can cause sea levels to change which changes the amount of precipitation. Including expansions of subtropical deserts.









2. Biodiver
sity and ecosystem losses
The variety of li
fe on Earth, its biological diversity is commonly referred to as biodiversity. The number of species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, the enormous diversity of genes in these species, the different ecosystems on the planet, such as deserts, rain forests and coral reefs are all part of a biologically diverse Earth.









3. Fisheries depl
etion
People fish lots because it is a source of food.
However this can lead to extinction.







4. Deforestation

Deforestation is the logging or burning of trees in forested areas.









5. Water deficits

The world is incurring a vast water deficit. It is largely invisible, historically recent, and growing fast. Because this impending crisis typically takes the form of aquifer overpumping and falling water tables, it is not visible. Unlike burning forests or invading sand dunes, falling water tables cannot be readily photographed. They are often discovered only when wells go dry.







6. The Oceans - Maritime safety and pollution

This includes oil leaks and waste in the ocean. This can cause species living in the ocean to be affected greatly. As far as even dying. In many years, if this pollution carries on sea animals could come extinct!








7. Poverty - Massive step-up in the fight against poverty

P
overty is the shortage of common things such as food, clothing, shelter and safe drinking water, all of which determine our quality of life. It may also include the lack of access to opportunities such as education and employment which aid the escape from poverty a nd/or allow one to enjoy the respect of fellow citizens.





8. Conflict Resolution - Peacekeeping, conflict prevention, combating terrorism Peace keeping is a way to help countries torn by conflict and create conditions for sustainable peace.








9. Education - Education for all

All kids around the world need education so that when they are older, they can achieve such as getting jobs and earning money for their family. Donate to building school and giving supplies for countries in need of schools for children willing to get a good
educa
tion.




global infections - disease

Infections, can spread fast without the right medications and treatments. Countries that don't have this certain medication can suffer infection spreads which can wipe out up to thousands of people in a short amount of time.




11. Digital Divide

The term digital divide refers to the gap between people with effective access to digital and information technology and those with very limited or no access at all. It includes the imbalances in physical access to technology as well as the imbalances in resources and skills needed to effectively participate as a digital citizen.





12. Natural Disaster prevention and mitigation

Natural disasters include tycoons, hurricanes, tornadoes etc. They can destroy cities, towns or even sometimes countries.



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