Explain why fossil fuel exploration could lead to high economic and environmental costs. (10) A fossil fuel is a natural fuel such as coal or gas‚ formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms. There are many environmental and economic costs behind the exploration of fossil fuels‚ and as demand is ever increasing‚ these costs in turn are multiplying. There have been many environmental costs linked to the exploration of fossil fuels. Firstly looking at fracking‚ which has
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After experiencing the replacement of manual and animal labour by steam engines in the Industrial Revolution‚ cheap fossil fuels then became the main source of energy. However‚ faced with the notable increase demand for energy‚ fossil fuel‚ as a non-renewable resource becomes scarcer and more expensive nowadays. To solve this problem‚ the world needs to replace fossil fuels with other sources of energy which are relatively low-cost and more secure. Renewable energy is such a potential energy. This
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Which factors in the marketing strategy of Apple would improve future sales of the “Apple Watch”? Recently the popular firm Apple has developed a new product. Thanks to the technology development that everybody has recently witnessed Apple has been able to create a smaller‚ easier to manoeuver‚ more accessible‚ but sort of obsolete at the same time gadget; The Apple Watch. The technological developments that Apple has developed will‚ with no room for doubt meet the market expectations and needs
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Education is very important for every child whether boy or girl. It is sad that some communities still discriminate against the education of the girl child. About 57million children around the world are not going to school. The report‚ Children Still Battling to go to School‚ finds that 95% of the 28.5 million children not getting a primary school education live in low and lower-middle income countries – 44% in sub-Saharan Africa‚ 19% in south and west Asia and 14% in the Arab states‚ UNESCO said
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Every Child Matters Every child matters is a UK government initiative for England and Wales. It was launched in 2003 after the death of Victoria Climbie in 2000 who was tortured and murdered by her guardians. Her death led to major changes in child protection policies in England. During her abuse Victoria was burnt‚tied up‚hit with bike chains‚ hammers and wires. Up to her death‚ the police‚ social services‚ local authorities‚ national health service and the NSPCC all had contact with her and
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In this Ted Talk titled “Teach Every Child About Food‚” Jamie Oliver describes his personal seven-year mission to inform Americans of his goal of starting a food revolution. He is motivated to see change in children’s lives involving their food choices. Oliver describes how widespread and serious this issue of children not being educated on healthy food choices. He states the reality that this country is the unhealthiest in the world and that diet related diseases‚ such as heart disease and stroke
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Philosophy 4 Spring 2010 Paper # 2‚ Topic # 1 In 1988 T. Berry Brazelton wrote a bestselling book called‚ “What Every Baby Knows.” If Plato were to examine this‚ he would assert that babies know much more then what the majority believes to be true today. Plato believes that Knowledge is not educated‚ but something that is inherent in us at birth. To come to this conclusion Plato had to first gain an understanding
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MOBILE PHONES HAVE IMPROVED OUR LIVES IN EVERY WAY We live in the era of smart phones and not that smart people. Are mobile phones really necessary or are they just toys that think instead of us and help us escape from our boring lives? On one hand mobile phones are very beneficial. Thanks to all intelligent technological tools‚ you can call or text anyone you want‚ even if they are not close. You can call the emergency if you are stuck in an accident. In addition‚ one of the perks is definitely
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Wal-Mart Stores: Every Day Low Prices in China Why the ‘Every Day Low Price’ does not work in China? From the cost structure and supply chain management perspective: Rigorous cost control -Compared to many local competitors‚ Wal-Mart is subject to a number of unfavorable fees and charges. Transportation cost is high as import makes up a large proportion of inventory. Opening stores in prime location also increases land and rent lost. The undercapacity of distribution centres also contribute
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One characteristic that I believe every leader should possess is character. A leader’s character plays an essential role in determining the effectiveness of his leadership. Dependability and honesty are the two important aspects of a leader’s character. Even a slight mistake in their character will lead to the followers not believing in his ways. Therefore‚ he should follow all the set leadership principles. Leaders should have character because personality is what people judge you from. If you
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