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Great resource for KI4, regarding sustainability. 

Current global population of over 7 billion is already two to three times higher than the sustainable level. Several recent studies show that Earth's resources are enough to sustain only about 2 billion people at a European standard of living. An average European consumes far more resources than any of the poorest two billion people in the world. People of the world consume 150% of the resources that the Earth produces. In twelve months we use what it takes the Earth eighteen months to produce.

What would a Neo-Malthusian think about this issue?

Why are some human actions not sustainable?

What are the causes and effects of urbanization? Read this article to learn more. (**Hint. Hint)

A recent emergency regarding terrorism has surfaced in Tunisia, an African country located along the Mediterranean Sea, after two spontaneous attacks by Islamic extremists, and the effects embody several themes of human geography. To start off, the functional region of Tunisia itself is showcased due to its state emergency declaration, digging of a trench to stop unlawful trade, and implementation of additional law enforcement for protection. Each of these actions illustrate how Tunisia operates within its political boundaries to sustain the well-being of the nation. For mobility, relocation diffusion will decrease as the absorbing barrier of the trench halts people, ideas, and supplies from moving across Libya's border, but Tunisia will benefit from more security and safety. Fewer vacationers coming to Tunisia also impedes the spread of ideas. On the other hand, people emigrating from Tunisia, as mentioned in the article, have increased relocation diffusion by taking their knowledge to new locations, and expansion diffusion has escalated as people rapidly spread news of the attacks. Since the Group of 7 industrialized nations met to discuss the Islamic terror threat, globalization is taking place because multiple countries are interconnected by a foreign problem and are seeking a solution; this resembles the mission of UNICEF in "A Long Way Gone", as do the people fleeing danger like Ishmael did. It is interesting to note that the countries participating in the interactions are industrialized, for they have the technology to provide fast communication and effective actions. Tunisia even asked Western countries specifically for help due to their high development. I believe the gruesome acts were unnecessary and require the proper counteraction, so I am glad these nations are gathering. What will nearby nations do to accommodate refugees socially, politically, and economically? Why might the cultural landscape change to prevent events of this nature?

Excellent analysis. Great work connecting the themes to your selected current event and book. Terrorism is an enormous threat to every country, including industrialized core nations like the Group of 7. Does anyone know why terrorists, and specifically, Islamic extremists such as those associated with ISIS or Al Qaeda, even commit acts of terror on citizens?

Heifer International is a charity organization working to end hunger and poverty around the world by providing crops, livestock, and training to struggling communities. The livestock, crops, and training Heifer International provides creates a sustainable source of food and income. This improves the GDP and the general health of a region, leading to an increased HDI.

Heifer International is an organization that helps countries all over the world. Their goal is to bring people tools, education and livestock so that there is a positive change. To do this, they educate people, give families animals to help their financial and hunger problem, give women empowerment, improve water sanitation and create sustainable farming. I personally believe that this charity is amazing because it doesn't focus on one aspect of lives but many. They focus on food, water, wealth, health and equality. It is an amazing charity.

I think Water.org is one of the most beneficial charities there are today. It provides a very basic need to many countries that don't have it; clean water. This organization helps to build sustainable wells that they help to maintain. "Safe water transforms lives. For more than twenty years, Water.org has pioneered safe water and sanitation solutions that give women hope, children health and communities a future" This helps improve the CDR of underdeveloped countries, hence improving the HDI of the countries aided.

Project Sunlight is a growing movement of people who believe in the power of taking action. Whether it's viewing and sharing with friends an inspiring film, boosting the self-esteem of young women, making a donation to a food bank, Project Sunlight thinks that every single action can make a real difference.

Iris Global is a missionary organization founded by Rolland and Heidi Baker in 1980, dedicated to revival in the Holy Spirit wherever the love and power of God are needed and appreciated, especially among the poor. They help by building wells and schools, holding health clinics, giving disaster relief, vocational training and educating communities to change them in many ways. They are centered in Mozambique, but now have over 20+ bases across the world that are working to help many different people groups become self-sustained and spiritually fulfilled.

Engineers Without Borders (USA) is a humanitarian organization that designs and builds engineering projects in developing regions. By implementing sustainable projects in impoverished areas, Engineers Without Borders (USA) are improving the standard of living in developing areas. The organization focuses primarily on improving seven essentials in a community: water supply, sanitation, civil works, structures, energy, agriculture and information systems. Working domestically and internationally, Engineers Without Borders (USA) is improving the quality of life and HDI in numerous areas.

Kelly! I find your annotations and article to be very interesting, as myself often wonder how American-made clothing companies survive, with foreign-made clothes being so much cheaper!! I also totally agree with you that countries with a surplus of people who need jobs in that field have very cheap labor wages. For example, the maquiladoras in Mexico. I think American clothing companies DO have an advantage in the fact that many people respect American-made brands as they are seen as higher quality and more durable. Thanks for sharing!

Companies have now started to transition to finding the cheapest cost for the production of their products instead of quality. What paths will companies have to take if countries like Bangladesh start to develop more and price of labor rises globally? I assume that greed has taken over in today's world that we look for the cheap way to make products instead of making a great quality one.

I found this article very interesting, mainly because of the difference in cost of apparel made in the United States versus in a lower wage country, such as Bangladesh. I find it very hard to believe that they only get paid 21 cents an hour! Overall, I think that our country needs to look at clothing not by how cheap it is, but how it was made and what certain people had to go through to make it.