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1 Social Challenges & The Environment

2 Human Rights What are human rights? Universal
1948 – United Nations issued the Universal Declaration of Human Rights What are some of the rights protected in this document? Does everyone enjoy these rights Why or why not? Who is most at risk of having their human rights violated? Why do you suppose this is so?

3 Poverty Estimate how much money you spent this past weekend.
DID YOU KNOW? More than 20% of the World’s people live on less than $1 per day Several factors contribute to poverty: 1) lack of natural resources 4) war 2) poor government planning 5) other 3) rapid population growth

4 Disease How does disease affect population and life expectancy? How has globalization affected the transmission of disease? an outbreak of contagious disease that spreads quickly and affects many people Epidemic:

5 Major Epidemics of our Lifetime
1) SARS – November 2002: A type of pneumonia originating in China. Hundreds killed in only a few months

6 Major Epidemics of our Lifetime
2) HIV/AIDS – Over 25 million people have died from AIDS since 1981…millions more are infected.

7 Migration PUSH factors PULL factors
The movement of people around the world war, persecution, and poverty. REFUGEE: one who flees violence in their home country to seek safety in another - Job opportunities and a better life. Most popular destinations are developed countries PUSH factors PULL factors

8 What are some of the advantages of urbanization? Disadvantages?
The increase in the percentage of people who live in cities. What are some of the advantages of urbanization? Disadvantages? World Population in billions

9 Protecting the Environment
WHY SHOULD WE CARE? RESOURCE USE: Since 1800, the World’s population has grown from 1 to 6 billion! It is foolish to expect infinite resources in a finite World

10 Protecting the Environment
Why should we care? POLLUTION: garbage and debris spread disease. Gases and emissions lead to: Global Warming: - the rise in the surface temperature of the earth over time

11 Protecting the Environment
SOLUTIONS 1. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE 2. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: economic development that does not permanently damage resources 3. ALTERNATE SOURCES OF ENERGY: solar, wind, hydrogen, and electric energy sources are on the rise.

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