The World's Biggest Problems

This class has given me a new favorite quote: "When we find problems we identify opportunity." 

Here are 10 of the world's biggest problems, and their proposed solutions, in no particular order, according to me. 

1. Obesity - Unhealthy food is more cost-effective and made more available than healthier food options, individuals place a lack of priority on engaging in physical activities to make them healthier, and people are going to the doctor less (possibly due to insurance issues/lack of access to healthcare providers). 
   Proposed solution: Establishing a global Food and Drug Administration.  This would help eliminate the rise of unhealthy food options/establishments. 
2. Climate Change - The climate appears to be getting hotter every year, the amount of greenhouse gases is alarming, and the number of natural disasters has increased over the past few years. 
   Proposed solution: Placing eco-friendly limitations on construction, automobiles, and waste disposal. 
3. Increased Global Population - According to thepopulationinstitute.org, the world population is increasing at around 80 million people a year (that's about 220,000 people per day!)  If this trend continues, there will 2.5 billion more people on the planet by mid-century, bringing the total to about 9.2 billion.  Where do we put all of these people?  What do we feed them? 
   Proposed solution: Allow birth control and contraceptive options to be easily accessed and cost-effective. 
4. International Terrorism - Ever since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States, international terrorism has been on the forefront of the minds of citizens and politicians all over the world.  The unsettlement of peace between countries all over the world is costing the lives of innocent individuals and billions of dollars in damage. 
   Proposed solution: This one is really tricky to solve. I wish I had all of the answers. 
5. Poverty - Homelessness is an issue almost every country in the world faces.  Other problems that fuel this are lack of resources and unemployment. 
   Proposed solution: Creating more jobs or programs to help get homeless individuals back on their feet. 
6. The Global Economic Situation - Debt hangs over like a dark cloud over most countries in the world; especially the United States.  It seems almost as if money is the root of all evil in our world today. 
   Proposed solution: Create budgets and stick to them.  Or take a big step at world peace and maybe we wouldn't have to spend massive amounts of money on defense and weapons.   
7. Unemployment - Although many countries have decreased their unemployment numbers over the past few years, the unemployment numbers still exist.   
   Proposed solution: Create. More. Jobs.  Maybe create more jobs that don't require 10 years of experience out of college?  Just a thought. 
8. Political and Social Instability - Citizens are no longer putting their complete trust in their government officials.  Communism and authoritarian government systems still exist today.  Even in democratic societies, its citizens are not being fairly represented, therefore creating political unrest. 
   Proposed solution: Foster effective and non-corrupt government officials who actually listen to their constituents.  Wow, what a thought?  Oh, and overthrow the corrupt government systems!  I say we start with Cuba.   
9. Lack of Resources - Countries have poor access to clean drinking water, natural resources, and a stable food supply.  This directly impacts its citizens and their health. 
   Proposed solution:  Distribute the world's resources more effectively and then use them wisely and effectively.   
10. World Peace - Simply put: countries aren't getting along and its detrimental.  The reason why items number 1-9 on this list exist is because there is no world peace. 
    Proposed solution: This one is another tricky one to solve.  I'll let you know if I think of anything great to solve this one!  Just kidding, I'll go straight to Washington D.C. if I figure out how to solve this problem.