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The World Bank's successes and failures in global development

The World Bank was created in 1944 as part of the international efforts to create a world community of institutions that would prevent the type of poverty and conflicts that resulted in the Second World War.

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How my political beliefs formed and aligned with Democratic values

One of the best things about our country is the fact that, despite our differences, we can hold differing opinions and belong to different political parties. I am free to hold my particular political beliefs, and that is a very great thing.

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Defining and categorizing environmental crime

Throughout the twentieth century, and increasingly so in the latter half, the human impact on the environment has been increasingly recognized by both individuals and governments alike.

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International efforts toward environmental sustainability and conservation

Reduction of biodiversity, global warming and water and air pollution are the major threats out planet faces today. As long as the human race will depend on the natural resources provided by this planet, the entire world will have to combine efforts to help environment sustainability.

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How scientific journalism shapes public understanding of global warming

Although academics, politicians, and those who work in a scientific career are often very connected to the world of science, the public is also rather interested in scientific findings. Science has an impact on the day-to-day lives of many.

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The greenhouse effect and human-caused global warming explained

The greenhouse effect and global warming are two of the most important scientific issues facing the planet today, and for the future generations, they will be one of the biggest issues to be addressed and managed.

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Human activities, chlorofluorocarbons, and ozone layer depletion

Ozone layer is one of the most important layers present in the earth's atmosphere.

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Ford Motor Company's failure to prioritize fuel efficiency

The Ford Motor Company, like all American car makers, has been increasingly beset by a series of marketing and public relations setbacks.

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The 2008 Indonesian food riots and U.S. biofuel policy

Recently, in January of 2008, the country of Indonesia experienced a series of riots that dramatically threatened the hard-won political stability of the nation. The concern of the rioters was simple and poignant -- food.

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Doublethink and propaganda in Orwell's 1984 and the Bush Administration

In Orwell's novel, the concept of Doublethink and Big Brother allowed the government to tell citizens carefully thought-out lies and to get rid of morality while claiming to be moral.

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