There are many problems right now in the society.

Some of
these problems can be easily solved, or can be impossible to
solve depending how bad it is. Many people think these problems
should be solved by the governments,since they are in charge.
But we can also solve these problems if we get together. Not all
the problems, but some that can be solved.
In my opinion the major problems in the society today are:
unemployment, violence, and water shortage, global warming,
conservation of energy.
The first problem in the society right now is unemployment. Many
people today are either unemployed or underemployed.
the standard of living would decrease because of their income is
way below the average income. Right now, there is also a big gap
between the low income people and the high income people and
this is becoming a problem.
Another problem in the society is violence. Today, there are
many violence in the streets, some schools, and also in the
media. These violence in the streets can cause the
neighbourhood to become a bad place to live. This will cause
people not to go there or move in there because of these
violence.
the media can contain violence too. These violence, can cause
kids to do what ever is on TV.
One of the biggest problems facing the world today is
global warming. Many experts believe that our production
of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is heating
the atmosphere, and this could be very dangerous for human
life.
Many problems could be the result of global warming. One of
the biggest is rising sea level. This could result in the flooding of

low lying coastal areas and

Netherlands, and Bangladesh.

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Another problem is changes in weather patterns. Many

areas of the world are experiencing increased hurricanes,
floods,
and
other
natural
disasters.
A
final
issue
associated with this phenomenon is the negative effect on
animals. Fish populations could be effected, while some insects
which spread disease might become more common.
There are several things we can do to deal with global
warming. One answer is to stop making C02. We can do this by
switching from oil, coal and gas to renewable energy. A second
solution is to plant more trees. Trees absorb C02 and produce
oxygen, which is not a greenhouse gas. A third idea is to use less
energy and recycle more products. If we use less energy
and are more environmentally friendly, the earths temperature
may not rise too much.
In conclusion, making small changes now in the way
we live means avoiding huge changes in the future.
Scientists, governments and individuals must work together
to overcome this serious threat.
Today, in many places on Earth, fresh water demands begin to
exceed its availability, and this situation is unlikely to improve.
Currently more than a billion people around the globe suffer from
water deficiency. According to the UN, by 2025 nearly half of the
globe will either suffer from serious congestion, or the planet
will face a complete water deficiency. By midcentury, three
fourths of the population would have to deal with the problem of
water shortage.
To understand the global problem of water supply, we should
calculate how much fresh water is required per one person. Some
researchers believe that an average person requires at least 1

thousand cubic meters of water per year, which he/she uses for
drinking, hygiene and agricultural food production.
Scientists expect that water deficiency will increase because the
population is growing, and many people are getting richer (which
increases the water demand). Global climate change also leads to
desertification and reduced water supply in many areas.
Moreover, a lot of sources of water are threatened by pollution
effluents and industrial wastes, flush fertilizer from agriculture
and penetration of salt water through groundwater pumping.
Water shortage is a problem worldwide - A combination of
climate change and poor resource management is leading to
water shortages in even the most developed countries. In
London, leaks from water mains are wasting 300 Olympic
swimming pools worth of water every day whilst southern parts of
Europe is becoming drier as a result of climate change and
glaciers in the North pole which are a significant source of water,
are depleting. Many other countries are using more water than
can be replenished. Such consequences of these actions can
lead to water scarcity, which means there might not be enough
water to provide the population leading to severe problems such
as limited development and poor health. Due to massive water
use per day, people may encounter water stress where water is
temporary unavailable or in short supply in particular locations.
It is especially difficult to supply people from dry areas of
underdeveloped countries with the required amount of water,
because the demand for water there is intense, and its
availability is limited. Such rivers as the Nile, the Jordan River, the
Yangtze and the Ganges, are becoming shallower for the most
time of the year. In New Delhi, Beijing and many other rapidly
growing cities, the level of groundwater is decreasing. However, it
is clearly a wrong assumption that developed countries do not

suffer from the water shortage problem. Recently, even in welldeveloped countries, this problem has become more acute.
Since the problem of water shortage can result in various
diseases, starvation, and political conflicts, failure to take
necessary measures can lead to severe aftermaths. Government
officials should formulate plans to implement technological,
economic and political actions that will ensure water security in
present and future.
Global freshwater resources are under a threat because its need
increased in many areas. More and more people need more
water. Also, due to the climate change, it is likely that the
droughts will emerge and spread. The authorities have to decide
how to get enough water, so that it does not destroy natural
ecosystems. Application of new improved methods of
desalination will help to prevent shortages of water and
increase its availability. However, government officials at all
levels ought to begin forming appropriate policies and carrying
out investments in the infrastructure of water supply.
Another problem is conservation of energy.
When we save energy, we also save money. For it reduces the
demand for fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas. Such fuels
form nonrenewable energy sources.
So the more we use them the less there is to go around. If we
depend solely on them we will reach a point where we will go
energy- bankrupt. This is why a lot of research is being done on
alternative sources of energy which are also renewable. For
instance, wind and solar power are renewable.
The sun and the winds are always part of our life. And they are
abundantly available in many countries. Also, such energy is
clean energy which does not emit carbon dioxide, the main

culprit in global warming. Today there are many energy- efficient

alternatives for all kinds of appliances. So we have the power to
make better choices for reducing our consumption of energy.
There are many ways to conserve energy. Instead of taking the
car for every occasion, we can walk, take the bus or train, or join
carpools. Every gallon saved reduces 22 pounds of carbon dioxide
emissions.
We could also buy smaller, fuel-efficient cars instead of big gas
guzzlers. We should try to avoid the use of plastic by buying
reusable products instead of disposable ones. We should recycle
as much as possible. For each pound of waste reduced or
recycled, we can save energy and reduce C02 emissions by 1
pound. We must also try to reduce the garbage we generate
daily.
We must plant trees which give shade. Green buildings which use
natural light and energy- efficient materials save a lot of energy
by reducing the need for more lights and air-conditioners, central
heating, etc. On March 28, India observed Earth Hour day, when
people all over India switched off lights for one hour from 8.30
pm to 9.30 pm. In other countries too, people did the same. It
was part of a campaign for action on climate change. The
concept of Earth Hour was born in Sydney, Australia, in 2007.
Today it spans 65 countries.