Problems of Today Resulting from the Past

Gary Mike Adams
3 min readSep 25, 2021
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Most of the problems in society today are rooted in the past. It is important to understand how these problems became so prevalent in the present.

The Problem of Climate Change

Climate change is a problem that affects everyone. It will have an impact on not only the environment but also the economy and our daily lives.

Global warming is a natural phenomenon that is caused by an increase in carbon dioxide and other greenhouses gases in the atmosphere and can be addressed through mitigation and adaptation. However, global warming has been accelerated by human activities such as deforestation, burning coal, and driving gas-powered vehicles.

Carbon emissions are found to double every 10 years, resulting in increased global warming rates and environmental degradation. Carbon dioxide is the largest contributor to climate change with 44% of all greenhouse gas emissions coming from just 90 companies. It is important for us to reduce our carbon footprint as much as we can so we can address this issue of climate change together with other world leaders.

The Problem of Hunger in the World

Hunger is one of the most serious problems in the world. It has been a problem for centuries, but the problem is getting worse. Hunger makes people suffer from health problems and it’s not just an economic or political issue.

The world is facing a hunger crisis. 72% of the world’s hungry live in countries where food is being grown or traded, yet they do not have enough to eat. Poor nutrition causes 1 in 4 deaths among children under five years old and weakens communities, making them vulnerable to climate change, natural disasters, and conflict.

Hunger is an issue that is very close to home for many people. The majority of the world’s population does not have enough food to eat, and this has lasting impacts on their families, communities, and countries. Hunger can be solved by making simple interventions in society, communities, agriculture, and people’s lives with access to enough food.

The Problem of War and Terrorism

War and terrorism are two of the most destructive things that humans have ever created.

War is a huge topic that has been going on for centuries. It is the deliberate large-scale violence aimed at achieving political goals. Wars can begin for many reasons such as land disputes, trade disputes, religious disagreements, and more. They have been going on since the beginning of time and will continue to happen in the future.

Terrorism is a type of political violence with the objective of intimidating, harming, or killing civilians to achieve an ideological goal.

It is difficult to imagine what would happen if terrorism did not exist anymore. The world would be a much safer place for everyone, but it would also be a more boring one.

The Problem of Income Inequality

One of the most pressing issues of our time is income inequality. The solution to this problem is implementing a livable wage for all workers. A livable wage achieves three goals: it reduces poverty, boosts economies, and provides more equality in the workforce.

The issue of income inequality has been a hot topic for years. One solution that some people have offered is to implement a system where wages are determined by the value of the work. This means that the price of an employee’s wage is based on what they produce and how hard they work, not simply what the market demands.

The unequal distribution of wealth in the United States will continue to grow as long as some action is not taken to change it. In 2017, some 80% of new income generated in the Trump era went to the top 1%. As a result of this, the current level of inequality cannot be sustained and will only worsen if something is not done about it.

What Next?

It is time for us to embrace the problems from our past and make them a part of our lives. Needless to say, This will be a huge step in the right direction. While there are still many obstacles that stand in the way of achieving the perfect balance, we will have to work together as one world to overcome them.

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Gary Mike Adams

I am an eclectic writer with many interests and topics that go through my head daily. I am extremely passionate about my craft and always want to push further.