Top 5 World Problems

Problems

1. Rapid Increase in the Global Population

2. Nuclear Warfare

3. Climate Change

4. Poverty

5. Gender Discrimination

For this list, I believe the rapid increase in the global population is the biggest problem. An increase in global population has several effects on all of the other problems in my list. For example, a rising world population plays a significant role in climate change. Also, a rising global population could cause tension between countries fighting over natural resources.

Solutions

1. In order to solve the problem of climate change, we need to ensure world leaders believe and actively care about climate change. Once everyone recognizes there is a problem, then we can take measures to reverse the trend of global warming.

2. Many countries around the world struggle with educated its young people. In order to solve this problem, one solution could be to create more organizations that raise money for the whole communities, not just to build schools but also community libraries.

3. Climate change and an increase in global population has started to make water supplies dwindle. In order to reverse this trend, first world countries must start reusing the water they have available. The water from your morning shower shouldn’t disappear, it can be used to feed crops or produce electricity.

4. To prevent some species from going extinct, more accountability could be put on federal agencies to protect the animals. Providing the right laws to protect the animals and punishing those who break them, is a small step to solving the problem of extinction. Also, more money can be raised to protect the habitats the animals live in.

5. Although it stirs quite controversy, a one child policy could be put into place in some countries to help solve the problem of a rising global population.

I believe the best solution is creating awareness on the issue of climate change. Climate change is real and it is hurting our planet. There are powerful world leaders who refute that climate change is a threat. We need to ensure that these people understand the impacts that global warming can have on our planet.