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    This document discusses 10 current global issues: 1) climate change, 2) pollution, 3) violence, 4) security and well-being, 5) lack of education, 6) unemployment, 7) government corruption, 8) malnourishment and hunger, 9) substance abuse, and 10) terrorism. It provides brief descriptions of each issue, the challenges they pose, and some ways organizations are working to address them, such as through education, job training, and government reforms. The conclusion emphasizes that while there is still progress to be made, collective efforts have made strides in combating these problems.

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    This document discusses 10 current global issues: 1) climate change, 2) pollution, 3) violence, 4) security and well-being, 5) lack of education, 6) unemployment, 7) government corruption, 8) malnourishment and hunger, 9) substance abuse, and 10) terrorism. It provides brief descriptions of each issue, the challenges they pose, and some ways organizations are working to address them, such as through education, job training, and government reforms. The conclusion emphasizes that while there is still progress to be made, collective efforts have made strides in combating these problems.

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    This document discusses 10 current global issues: 1) climate change, 2) pollution, 3) violence, 4) security and well-being, 5) lack of education, 6) unemployment, 7) government corruption, 8) malnourishment and hunger, 9) substance abuse, and 10) terrorism. It provides brief descriptions of each issue, the challenges they pose, and some ways organizations are working to address them, such as through education, job training, and government reforms. The conclusion emphasizes that while there is still progress to be made, collective efforts have made strides in combating these problems.

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    CONTEMPORARY

    WORLD
    What is a Global Issue?

    A global issue is a broad description that


    is often used to explain matters of great
    social concern that affect human
    populations locally and that are shared
    among diverse human societies within
    our global community.
    Top 10 Current Global
    Issues
    1. Climate Change
    The global temperatures are rising, and
    are estimated to increase from 2.6
    degrees Celsius to 4.8 degrees Celsius by
    2100.
    This would cause more severe weather,
    crises with food and resources and the
    spread of diseases.
    The reduction of greenhouse emissions
    and the spreading of education on the
    importance of going green can help
    make a big difference.
    Lobbying governments and discussing
    policies to reduce carbon emissions and
    encouraging reforestation is an effective
    way of making progress with climate
    change.
    2. Pollution
    Pollution is one of the most difficult
    global issues to combat.
    Clean water is essential for humans and
    animals, but more than one billion
    people don’t have access to clean water.
    It is of the utmost importance that
    people all over the world begin working
    to minimize the various types of
    pollution, in order to better the health of
    the planet and all those living on it.
    3. Violence
    Violence can be found in the social,
    cultural and economic aspects of the
    world.
    Whether it is conflict that has broken out
    in the city, hatred targeted at a certain
    group of people or sexual harassment
    occurring on the street, violence is a
    preventable problem that has been an
    issue for longer than necessary.
    With continued work on behalf of the
    governments of all nations, as well as the
    individual citizens, the issue can be
    addressed and reduced.
    4. Security and Well
    Being
    The U.N. is a perfect example of preventing
    the lack of security and well being that is a
    serious global issue.

    Through its efforts with regional organizations


    and representatives that are skilled in
    security, the U.N. is working toward increasing
    the well being of people throughout the
    world.
    5. Lack of Education
    More than 72 million children
    throughout the globe that are of the
    age to be in primary education are not
    enrolled in school.
    Fortunately, there are many
    organizations that work directly with the
    issue of education in providing the
    proper tools and resources to aid schools.
    6. Unemployment
    Without the necessary education and
    skills for employment, many people,
    particularly 15 to 24 years old, struggle to
    find jobs and create a proper living for
    themselves and their families.
    This leads to a lack of necessary
    resources, such as enough food, clothing,
    transportation, and proper living
    conditions.
    Fortunately, there are organizations
    throughout the world teaching people
    in need the skills for jobs and
    interviewing, helping to lift people from
    the vicious cycle of poverty.
    7. Government
    Corruption
    Corruption is a major cause of poverty
    considering how it affects the poor the
    most, eroding political and economic
    development, democracy and more.
    Corruption can be detrimental to the
    safety and well being of citizens living
    within the corrupted vicinity, and can
    cause an increase in violence and
    physical threats without as much
    regulation in the government.
    8. Malnourishment and
    Hunger
    Currently there are 795 million people
    who do not have enough to eat. Long-
    term success to ending world hunger
    starts with ending poverty.
    With fighting poverty through proper
    training for employment, education and
    the teaching of cooking and gardening
    skills, people who are suffering will be
    more likely to get jobs, earn enough
    money to buy food and even learn how
    to make their own food to save money.
    9. Substance Abuse
    The United Nations reports that, by the
    st
    beginning of the 21 century, an
    estimated 185 million people over the
    age of 15 were consuming drugs globally.
    Different classes of people, both poor
    and rich, partake in substance abuse,
    and it is a persistent issue throughout the
    world.
    Petitions and projects are in progress to
    end the global issue of substance abuse.
    10. Terrorism
    Terrorism is an issue throughout the
    world that causes fear and insecurity,
    violence and death. Across the globe,
    terrorists attack innocent people, often
    without warning.
    Making national security a higher
    priority is key in combating terrorism, as
    well as promoting justice in wrongdoings
    to illustrate the enforcement of the law
    and the serious punishments for terror
    crimes.
    Generalization
    With so many current global issues that require
    immediate attention, it is easy to get discouraged.
    However, the amount of progress that
    organizations have made in combating these
    problems is admirable, and the world will continue
    to improve in the years to come. By staying active
    in current events, and standing up for the health
    and safety of all humans, everyone is able to make
    a difference in changing the fate of our world.
    - Chloe Turner
    Thank you!

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