Caribbean: Food Shortages
Region: United States Virgin Islands
by Janine Mendes-Franco “If music be the food of love, play on”, wrote Shakespeare, who could not possibly have anticipated the global food crisis the world is facing today. Rising food prices are a hot top... more
Views: 2333Population Growth and the Global Water Shortage
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)
Earlier this year we welcomed the 7 billionth person into the world. Although this is a great feat, the rapid population growth across the world is putting a strain on our supplies. It is predicted that by 2027 there will ... more
Views: 922Finding a Mate is Tough for Women in Australia
Region: AustraliaAustralia has always had more men than women, but now, five percent of the population lives abroad; Australian men are emigrating at rapid rate as they seek foreign job opportunities. The mass exodus is making it difficult... more
Views: 1083G8 Irony, Leaders Talk About Food Shortage, Leaders Dine on 8-Course Dinner
Region: JapanThere is a sheer irony in the paradox associated with this year’s G8 summit, which is being hosted by Japan on the northern island of Hokkaido. A wide range of topics would be discussed at the G8. Such topics include... more
Views: 1027Food Crisis Hits Northern Uganda
Region: Uganda
War-scarred region faces new woes as food prices spiral. By Bill Oketch in Lira (AR No. 173, 4-Jun-08) Helen Ocen, a widow from the village of Ajul northwest of Lira in northern Uganda, is no stranger to the daily stru... more
Views: 1992Is there global water supply shortage?
Region: ThailandWater is certainly in short supply across the world from the driest continent of Australia to the richest underground fresh water supply of USA. BBC news depicts a very gloomy picture on world water crises or the near futu... more
Views: 1169Is there global water supply shortage?
Region: ThailandWater is certainly in short supply across the world from the driest continent of Australia to the richest underground fresh water supply of USA. BBC news depicts a very gloomy picture on world water crises or the near futu... more
Views: 1372Is there Global Water Supply shortage?
Region: ThailandIs there Global Water Supply shortage? Water is certainly in short supply across the world from the driest continent of Australia to the richest underground fresh water supply of USA. BBC news depicts a very gloom... more
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