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  1. The main cause of hunger worldwide is poverty. Millions of people around the world are simply too poor to be able to buy food. In this lesson learn about issues that have an impact on hunger and food.
  2. The United Nations deemed food as a basic human right and has taken actions to provide emergency food aid and agricultural development assistance, but it has not managed to eliminate serious hunger.
  3. Religious illiteracy poses dangers especially in multi-faith societies where misunderstandings and ignorance can escalate into hostility, abuse, and violence.
  4. Religion is a vast subject which tries to help people make sense of everything about the world around them.  Religion plays an important role in helping people to explain the creation of the universe and their purpose within the higher power.
  5. The frequency and destruction caused by terrorism have decreased in recent years. The governments across the world are framing policies and initiating counter-terrorism measures.
  6. The most important issue that faces terrorism is the lack of proper definition. There is no one definition of terrorism that is accepted. Each country and organisation have a different definition of terrorism.
  7. Since the 9/11 attacks in America, the issue of terrorism has become important in the discussions of global security. Many countries have tried to establish counter-terrorism units or initiate programs like the Patriot Act to prevent acts of terrorism.
  8. Stakeholders across the world are framing and adopting policies aimed at increasing renewable energy. At least 29 U.S. states have set renewable portfolio standards—policies that mandate a certain percentage of energy from renewable sources. Today, 70 per cent of renewable energy is generated by more than 100 cities worldwide. On the other hand, there are […]