PSCI 2601 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Global Governance, Global Warming, Acid Rain

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Changes in the environment (global warming) is a function of burning fossil fuels and thus a part of human action. 3 billion people living on less than . 50 a day. 25,000 children die each year due to poverty. 1 billion people cannot read or sign their own name. Every year there are 350-500 million cases of malaria, with 1 million fatalities. 1. 1 billion people in developing countries have inadequate access to water, and 2. 6 billion lack basic sanitation. Some 1. 8 million child deaths each year due to diarrhea. World"s richest 20% consume 76% of the world"s resources, world"s poorest 20% consume 1. 5% 15-16 of the hottest years on record occurred since 2001 rising sea levels, melting of glaciers, destruction of coral reefs, severe storms. Increased public recognition and concern about the environment: ie. Because they are getting killed by the pesticides used on grass. Impact is not localized but often extends across the globe: global warming.

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