There are many disciplines involved in the field of Geospatial Science and Modeling. Some of the most common fields are Environmental Studies, Geophysical and Geochemical Modeling, Hydrology and Earth’s Environment, Political and Social Systems, Geographical Information Systems, Engineering, Geophysical and Geochemical Modeling. There is also a possibility to specialize in a specific field of expertise. This …
The causes of violence are multifold and include many social as well as economic forces. But the prevailing factor that shapes violence is socio-cultural. What causes this drive in human beings to want to dominate other human beings? There are many theories on this subject but the bottom line is that some of these factors …
The unemployment level in the country is above 5% and it is predicted to keep on increasing. Why is this so? What is being done to correct the problem? Explain the unemployment level. The unemployment level is simply the percentage of the employed labor force to the one who are unemployed. It’s also called the …
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Malnourishment & Hunger is a new exhibition at the British School of Exhibitions in London. It brings together international food leaders and food educators to explore food issues and build awareness. It brings together people from around the world, to share information on food and development, food security, nutrition, food preservation and marketing. Food has …
Substance abuse or addiction is not a recent phenomenon. It has been there from the beginning of civilization. The word “substance” itself is from the Greek root “sub” meaning the same and “nap” meaning sleep. Substances are present in nature, including alcohol, tobacco smoke, drugs, and poisons like antifreeze, ammonia, etc. Substance abuse includes a …
Terrorism has been used as a tool by many individuals and groups over the years. Terrorism is a form of violence that has been regularly used in conflicts by many armies throughout history. Terrorism can be defined as the use of violence for political, social, cultural or other reasons. Terrorism is often used as a …
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Loss of habitat and biodiversity is arguably one of the biggest threats to peace, security and stability in the world today. And one of the reasons for this is industrialization. Industrialization has brought many developments, but none have been able to offset the negative environmental impact of the development process itself. For example, deforestation caused …
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Ocean conservation, also referred to as ocean biodiversity, is the conservation and promotion of natural ecosystems in seas and oceans so as not to destroy these natural systems and habitats. The concept of ocean conservation is a global one. It aims at protecting marine life, preventing illegal activities such as deep sea fishing, dumping of …
In Canada, there are many social and economic problems that are caused by youth alcohol consumption. Youth alcohol use has been identified as one of the most serious problems of the Canadian society. As indicated, the social and economic impact on family life, school and community is enormous. Youth alcohol use has become a major …
What is social justice? It sounds like an oxymoron. On the surface, these two ideas may seem opposed to one another. However, they actually compliment each other. In fact, there are some important differences between social justice and equity. Equity describes things that are fair in nature. For example, everyone has the same rights to …