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Inclusivity and Neutrality; International Scope #28

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PROBLEM NAME | PROBLEM ID | PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
PROBLEM ID | GEOGRAPHIC REGION(S) | POTENTIAL PROBLEM | PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
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Toxic Water in Poor US Cities | PR-13042 | Many cities in the US with low socioeconomic status populations have water that's unsafe to drink.
Deforestation of the Tropical Rain Forest | PR-22917 | We are losing our tropical rain forests at an alarming rate, which will have a significant negative impact on humanity.
Wealth Concentration Among Top 1% in US | PR-84721 | As of 2021, the top 1% of US households hold 32% of the country's wealth, while the bottom 50% hold only 2%, exacerbating social tensions.
MRSA Infections in US Hospitals | PR-35698 | Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) causes over 323,000 hospitalizations and 10,600 deaths annually in the US, challenging traditional treatments.
Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea | PR-62103 | The Mediterranean Sea contains 1.25 million metric tons of plastic, with microplastics affecting marine life and potentially entering the human food chain.
Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon | PR-19475 | Lebanon hosts over 1.5 million Syrian refugees, straining its resources and infrastructure, and creating social tensions with the local population.
Colony Collapse Disorder in US Honeybees | PR-50284 | US beekeepers lost 45.5% of their honeybee colonies from April 2020 to April 2021, threatening pollination of crops worth $15 billion annually.
Ransomware Attacks on US Healthcare Systems | PR-73910 | In 2020, ransomware attacks affected over 600 US healthcare facilities, risking patient data and disrupting critical care services.
Fentanyl Crisis in Vancouver, Canada | PR-41569 | Vancouver's Downtown Eastside faces a severe fentanyl crisis, with overdose deaths reaching record highs and straining emergency services.
Food Waste in US Restaurants | PR-95302 | US restaurants generate 22 to 33 billion pounds of food waste annually, contributing to environmental issues and economic losses.
Aging Population in Japan | PR-27836 | Japan's population over 65 reached 28.7% in 2020, causing labor shortages and putting pressure on healthcare and pension systems.
Teen Depression in the UK | PR-68147 | One in six UK youth aged 6-16 had a probable mental disorder in 2021, with pandemic lockdowns exacerbating the issue.
Nuclear Weapons Development in North Korea | PR-53921 | North Korea's ongoing nuclear weapons program, including recent missile tests, increases regional tensions and global security risks.
COVID-19 Misinformation on Social Media | PR-80654 | Widespread sharing of false COVID-19 information on platforms like Facebook and Twitter has hindered public health efforts and vaccine uptake.
Water Scarcity in Cape Town, South Africa | PR-16293 | Cape Town's recurring water crisis, exacerbated by climate change and population growth, threatens the city's 4.5 million residents with severe shortages.
Facial Recognition Use by Law Enforcement in the US | PR-72480 | Unregulated use of facial recognition technology by US law enforcement raises concerns about privacy violations and biased policing.
Antibiotic Overuse in Chinese Pig Farming | PR-39715 | China's pig farming industry, the world's largest, heavily uses antibiotics, contributing significantly to the global antimicrobial resistance threat.
Coral Reef Die-off in the Great Barrier Reef | PR-58032 | Australia's Great Barrier Reef has lost 50% of its coral cover since 1985 due to climate change, impacting biodiversity and local economies.
Sea Level Rise Threat to the Maldives | PR-94167 | The Maldives, with 80% of its 1,190 islands less than 1 meter above sea level, faces existential threat from rising seas due to climate change.
AI-Driven Job Displacement in the US Manufacturing Sector | PR-25346 | Automation and AI could displace up to 20% of the US manufacturing workforce by 2030, requiring significant economic and educational adaptations.
Sex Trafficking of Minors in Thailand | PR-61789 | Thailand's sex tourism industry involves the trafficking of thousands of minors annually, with poverty and lack of education as key drivers.
Overfishing of Bluefin Tuna in the Mediterranean | PR-87523 | Mediterranean bluefin tuna populations have declined by 85% in the last 50 years due to overfishing, threatening the species and local fishing economies.
Government Corruption in Venezuela | PR-43108 | Systemic corruption in Venezuela has led to economic collapse, with inflation reaching 65,374% in 2018 and severe shortages of basic goods and services.
Air Pollution in New Delhi, India | PR-76954 | New Delhi's air quality regularly reaches hazardous levels, with PM2.5 levels often exceeding 500 μg/m³, causing severe health issues for its 30 million residents.
Digital Divide in Rural America | PR-30671 | 27% of rural Americans lack broadband internet access, hindering education, healthcare, and economic opportunities compared to urban areas.
Phosphate Rock Depletion in Morocco | PR-70328 | Morocco holds 75% of the world's phosphate reserves, critical for fertilizers, but current mining rates could exhaust high-quality deposits within 50-100 years.
Childhood Obesity in Mexico | PR-91735 | Mexico has the world's highest childhood obesity rate at 35.6%, leading to increasing rates of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at younger ages.
Language Loss Among Australian Aboriginal Communities | PR-18264 | Of the 250 Indigenous Australian languages, only 40 are still actively spoken, risking the loss of unique cultural knowledge and practices.
Space Debris in Low Earth Orbit | PR-65907 | Over 128 million pieces of debris smaller than 1 cm orbit Earth, posing collision risks to operational satellites and future space missions.
Pharmaceutical Pollution in Indian Waterways | PR-83142 | India's pharmaceutical industry releases high levels of antibiotics into waterways, contributing to antimicrobial resistance in densely populated regions.
Declining Trust in US Democratic Institutions | PR-47596 | Public trust in the US government has fallen from 73% in 1958 to 20% in 2020, threatening social cohesion and democratic stability.
PR-_____ | International | Cultural Alignment/Reconciliation | Clearly defining problems relies on being able to define what a problem is. What is a problem for some is often a problem for others, but could sometimes be a benefit for others. In order to reach such a definition, often this means values alignment must take place. A body of people of diverse backgrounds do not always agree which parts of status quo need changing nor do they always share an understanding of the consequncess of any proposed change.
PR-_____ | International | Lack of Global Shared Language (International Common Language) | To solve problems cross-culturally humanity needs to have a shared, fully expressive, and inclusive means of communications. Internet dialects combining English with a number of other commonly used Romantic and Slavic languages are beginning to fill this role, but without standardization and spread of such a common language, disconnected peoples will remain unable to communicate and participate in the conversations about the future of humanity happening online.
PR-13042 | United States of America | Toxic Water in Poor US Cities | Many cities in the US with low socioeconomic status populations have water that's unsafe to drink.
PR-22917 | International | Deforestation of the Tropical Rain Forest | Earth is losing its tropical rain forests at an alarming rate, which will have a significant and likely negative impact on humanity which we do not yet fully understand.
PR-84721 | International (G20 Nations) | Social Tension From Wealth Inequality | As of 2021, the top 1% of US households hold 32% of the country's wealth, while the bottom 50% hold only 2%, exacerbating social tensions. Similar tensions are emerging in other highly developed nations such as Italy, France, United Kingdom, et al.
PR-35698 | United States of America | MRSA Infections in US Hospitals | Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) causes over 323,000 hospitalizations and 10,600 deaths annually in the US, challenging traditional treatments.
PR-62103 | International | Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea | The Mediterranean Sea contains 1.25 million metric tons of plastic, with microplastics affecting marine life and potentially entering the human food chain.
PR-19475 | Lebanon | Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon | Lebanon hosts over 1.5 million Syrian refugees, straining its resources and infrastructure, and creating social tensions with the local population.
PR-50284 | United States of America | Colony Collapse Disorder in US Honeybees | US beekeepers lost 45.5% of their honeybee colonies from April 2020 to April 2021, threatening pollination of crops worth $15 billion annually.
PR-73910 | Ransomware Attacks on US Healthcare Systems | In 2020, ransomware attacks affected over 600 US healthcare facilities, risking patient data and disrupting critical care services.
PR-_____ | Cyberterrorism/Cybersecurity Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure | In the past decade, cyberattacks have been increasingly used by both independent groups and state actors to target critical infrastructure relied on by civilians.
PR-41569 | Fentanyl Crisis in Vancouver, Canada | Vancouver's Downtown Eastside faces a severe fentanyl crisis, with overdose deaths reaching record highs and straining emergency services.
PR-95302 | United States of America | Food Waste in US Restaurants | US restaurants generate 22 to 33 billion pounds of food waste annually, contributing to environmental issues and economic losses.
PR-_____ | International (G7 Nations) | Native Depopulation and Declining Birthrates | According to PennWharton at The University of Pennsylvania, recent declines in the total fertility rate have pushed it below the population replacement level of 2.1 percent per woman. Recent declines in the total fertility rate have pushed it below the population replacement level of 2.1 percent per woman. The Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM) microsimulation projects the TFR to remain below this level during the next few decades. This could result in higher worker-retiree ratios and labor shortages if the shortage is not covered by increased immigration.
PR-27836 | State of Japan (日本国) | Aging Population in Japan | Japan's population over 65 reached 28.7% in 2020, causing labor shortages and putting pressure on healthcare and pension systems.
PR-68147 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Teen Depression in the UK | One in six UK youth aged 6-16 had a probable mental disorder in 2021, with pandemic lockdowns exacerbating the issue.
PR-_____ | International | Teen Mental Health Decline, including Anxiety and Depression | According to the WHO, One in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 15% of the global burden of disease in this age group. Depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among those aged 15–29 years old. The consequences of failing to address adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults.
PR-53921 | Democratic People's Republic of Korea | Nuclear Weapons Development | North Korea's ongoing nuclear weapons program, including recent missile tests, has been claimed to greatly increase regional tensions and global security risks.
PR-80654 | International | Social Media Misinformation | Widespread sharing of false information on platforms like Facebook and Twitter has and continues to create problems. For instance, misinformation regarding political candidates has created political divisions and misinformation regarding the COVID-19 pandemiic posed a hindered public health efforts and vaccine uptake.
PR-16293 | South Africa | Water Scarcity in Cape Town, South Africa | Cape Town's recurring water crisis, exacerbated by climate change and population growth, threatens the city's 4.5 million residents with severe shortages.
PR-72480 | United States of America | Unregulated Facial Recognition Use by US Law Enforcement | Unregulated use of facial recognition technology by US law enforcement raises concerns about privacy violations and biased policing.
PR-39715 | People's Republic of China | Antibiotic Overuse in Chinese Pig Farming | China's pig farming industry, the world's largest, heavily uses antibiotics, contributing significantly to the global antimicrobial resistance threat.
PR-58032 | Australia | Coral Reef Die-off in the Great Barrier Reef | Australia's Great Barrier Reef has lost 50% of its coral cover since 1985 due to climate change, impacting biodiversity and local economies.
PR-94167 | Republic of Maldives | Sea Level Rise Threat to the Maldives | The Maldives, with 80% of its 1,190 islands less than 1 meter above sea level, faces existential threat from rising seas due to climate change.
PR-25346 | United States of America | AI-Driven Job Displacement in the US Manufacturing Sector | Automation and AI could displace up to 20% of the US manufacturing workforce by 2030, requiring significant economic and educational adaptations.
PR-61789 | Kingdom of Thailand | Sex Trafficking of Minors in Thailand | Thailand's sex tourism industry involves the trafficking of thousands of minors annually, with poverty and lack of education as key drivers.
PR-87523 | International | Overfishing of Bluefin Tuna in the Mediterranean Sea| Mediterranean bluefin tuna populations have declined by 85% in the last 50 years due to overfishing, threatening the species and local fishing economies.
PR-43108 | Venezuela | Government Corruption in Venezuela | Systemic corruption in Venezuela has led to economic collapse, with inflation reaching 65,374% in 2018 and severe shortages of basic goods and services.
PR-76954 | Republic of India | Air Pollution in New Delhi, India | New Delhi's air quality regularly reaches hazardous levels, with PM2.5 levels often exceeding 500 μg/m³, causing severe health issues for its 30 million residents.
PR-30671 | United States of America | Digital Divide in Rural America | 27% of rural Americans lack broadband internet access, hindering education, healthcare, sociopolitical representation and economic opportunities compared to urban areas.
PR-70328 | Kingdom of Morocco | Phosphate Rock Depletion | Morocco holds 75% of the world's phosphate reserves, critical for fertilizers, but current mining rates could exhaust high-quality deposits within 50-100 years.
PR-91735 | United States of Mexico | Childhood Obesity | Mexico has the world's highest childhood obesity rate at 35.6%, leading to increasing rates of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at younger ages.
PR-18264 | Australia | Language Loss Among Australian Aboriginal Communities | Of the 250 known Indigenous Australian languages, only 40 are still actively spoken, risking the loss of unique cultural knowledge and practices.
PR-65907 | Extraterrestrial | Space Debris ("Space-Junk") in Low Earth Orbit | Over 128 million pieces of debris smaller than 1 cm orbit Earth, posing collision risks to operational satellites and future space missions.
PR-83142 | Republic of India | Pharmaceutical Pollution in Indian Waterways | India's pharmaceutical industry releases high levels of antibiotics into waterways, contributing to antimicrobial resistance in densely populated regions.
PR-47596 | United States of America | Declining Trust in US Democratic Institutions | Public trust in the US government has fallen from 73% in 1958 to 20% in 2020, threatening social cohesion and democratic stability.