Showing posts with label AS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AS. Show all posts

Thursday, 10 February 2011

China's One Child Policy is 30 years old

China is currently experiencing huge changes as it advances with its industrial growth. The consequences of this are being experienced throughout the country and the once draconian One Child Policy is under close scrutiny.
Follow this link from Mike B
Some great links from this page - good background and facts.

Wednesday, 5 January 2011

Malthus was right? Discuss

Alarming news about the global food price rises follow the link for more details
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12119539

Where does the MEDCs fit in the shifting balance of power as the emerging economies of China, India and Brazil have to feed themselves?

Some interesting questions related to our studies on Population & Resources.

Friday, 30 April 2010

Unhealthy State - Life Expectancy and Health

A new study reveals how unhealthy the UK is and its impact on Life Expectancy

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8652074.stm

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

Acces to Social Care

New levy could pave way for increased spending on the eldrely

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Wednesday, 9 December 2009

Asylum Seekers

Here is a very comprehensive guide to Asylum Seekers across Europe and the UK.  Follow the links and make notes to supplement the textbook section.

http://www.erylmcnallymep.org.uk/asylum_seekers_in_the_uk.htm

Tuesday, 28 April 2009

Swine Flu approaches Pandemic Status

The WHO announced yesterday evening that it can no longer contain the spread of the deadly sine flu virus. Follow the links for more information:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8021827.stm

Saturday, 25 April 2009

Killer Flu Virus

A killer flu virus has struck Mexico and is believed to be responsible for 60 deaths in Mexico City. Follow the link below for more information - useful insight for AS Health.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8017871.stm

As the virus spreads so the authorities around the world begin to implement pandemic control measures.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8019100.stm