adminNARRATOR: Since antibiotics became a standard part of medical care in the 1940s, deaths from many types of infections have decreased. But antibiotics don’t work against all kinds of infections,…
adminEnvironmental protection is a long-term process that requires the involvement of all levels of government. It includes preventing releases of pollutants, cleaning up contamination, and restoring degraded ecosystems. It also…
adminRecycling is a way to reuse and repurpose materials that would otherwise be thrown away as waste. The process diverts materials from landfills, reduces pollution from the creation of new…
adminHurricane is a large, violent storm system that produces high winds and heavy rain. It forms when tropical air moves over the ocean. The speed and track of a hurricane…
adminThe Economy is the system of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. A nation’s economy is affected by its government and private businesses, as well as by the…
adminCabinet is the body of ministers or chief executives of government departments who form the senior officials of a political system. In a presidential system the President delegates a great…
adminDemocracy – Rule by the people The word “democracy” derives from the Greek words demos (“people”) and kratos (“power”). It means a form of government in which citizens can control…
adminGreenhouse gases (GHGs) are chemicals that absorb and radiate energy, causing the atmosphere to warm. Small changes in atmospheric concentrations of these gases can have large impacts on Earth’s climate.…
adminA Prime Minister is the head of government and, in some countries, the only person who can consult with the monarch or governor general, advise them to dissolve or prorogue…
adminTheft involves the taking of another person’s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. The penalties for a conviction for Theft can vary from fines and restitution…
