The concept of global problems began to stand out in science not so long ago - only in the last century. World War II, an arms race, atomic bombs, environmental disasters - all this at some point created a threat to the existence of not only humanity, but the entire planet.
The global problems of today are those problems that the world community must solve together. They can be divided into several groups. The first includes issues related to the social, economic and political life of a person. It is necessary to preserve peace on earth, come to a demographic balance, get rid of political aggression, poverty, etc. The second group is associated with extremely rapid technical development. It has a significant negative impact on the health and well-being of the people themselves. The third group is directly related to the conservation of the Earth’s ecosystem. Obviously, all these problems are interconnected and require a comprehensive solution.
There are quite a few global problems. But more attention is paid to the following:
Nuclear war prevention
Academician Andrei Sakharov spoke a lot on this subject. Participated in the creation of the hydrogen bomb, he subsequently called for an end to nuclear testing. And another famous scientist, Albert Einstein once uttered the famous phrase: "I do not know what kind of weapon the third world will be used, but the fourth is just sticks and stones." It is obvious to the most progressive scientists that nuclear war will lead to the destruction of all mankind.
Scarcity of natural resources
Mankind is gradually finding new ways to generate energy and synthesize various materials. But as before, mining plays the most important role in industry. Oil, gas, ore - all these resources will someday run out, and a real industrial collapse will come.
Global warming
Environmental pollution is also a global problem, as leads to a condensation of the atmosphere with various harmful gases. The result is a greenhouse effect and the temperature on Earth is gradually rising. Ultimately, this will lead not only to climate change, but also to a new global flood - if the glaciers at the poles melt.
Deadly diseases
Not only HIV and AIDS are causing concern among doctors. In recent years, cardiovascular diseases have become a real scourge - almost half of the inhabitants of Russia die precisely from them - as well as cancer. Science is trying to find a cure for these diseases, but so far has not reached absolute success in this.
Demographic issues
On the planet there is a significant preponderance of population in Asian countries. Until the introduction of the limit on the birth of children. Territory for housing is becoming scarce, depleted resources. Recently, they are talking about the upcoming Chinese expansion - China is developing very rapidly, the country is closely connected with the entire world economy and in the foreseeable future can begin to dictate its terms. At the same time, there is a demographic crisis in the west. The population is aging, few children are born. A lot of people from Africa and Asia migrate to Western countries, and the atmosphere in society is heating up.
Poverty
The inhabitants of Africa continue to starve, while in developed countries, on the contrary, there is no shortage of food and there is an overproduction of goods. A very large gap between rich and poor, including within states, creates conflicts that can lead to war.
People have been trying for a long time to solve these and other global problems. Various public organizations are being created that are trying to resolve international relations. For example, the Club of Rome annually announces reports on its research on the socio-economic development of society, the impact of man on nature. States sign documents on peace, conservation of the environment. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually. However, not all countries adhere to a common policy in these matters, which significantly complicates the solution of global problems.
