The Collapse of the Easter Island Civilization

Discuss the idea of sustainable development by discussing the social factors that brought about the collapse of the Easter Island Civilization. You are to compare these events to the on-going deforestation of the Amazon rain forest. Conclude your research by explaining what should be done to make sustainable development a reality. Include all references.

Evaluate options for land distribution in developing countries

A local reporter has called you for hep with an article on population growth in developing countries. He begins the article with the fact that over a billion people in developing nations live in households that have too little land to meet even their own needs for food and fuel. He wants you to help him understand the options that are available to these people. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each of the following options. 1. Subdivide existing farms and redistribute the land so that everyone has enough to live on. 2. Combine small, inefficient, farms into larger cooperative farms that people farm jointly. 3. Open up new land for agri... click for more

presentation of the world population council on why fertility rates in developing countries remain significantly higher than fertility rates in developed nations

You have been asked to prepare a presentation of the world population council on why fertility rates in developing nations remain significantly higher than fertility rates in developed nations . As a typical , the fertility rate in Canada is about 1.6 : conversely , the fertility rate in Pakistan is about 5.6. Your presentation should provide evidence of any correlation between mortality rates and fertility rates in developed and developing of nations. You will also address cultural issues that effect family size , as well as social mores regarding contraception in developing and developed societies.

Sudanese Famine ( 1998 - 2000 )

Research into the Sudanese Famine ( 1998 - 2000 ). Include a discussion of the social , political and environmental conditions that contributed to the famine in whole or in part , a description of the extent of the famine, efforts that were made to alleviate human suffering and the extent to which they were successful.

World Food Production

You have decided to post the following provocative statement for discussion ''In a market economy, food flows in the direction on economic demand. Need is not taken into consideration. To illustrate, in the event that there are hungry cats and hungry children , the food will go to the cats if the owners of the cats have money and the children's parents don't ''. Post your response with references .