diff --git a/Problems b/Problems index 83e6272..4228fa6 100644 --- a/Problems +++ b/Problems @@ -2,34 +2,32 @@ PROBLEM NAME | PROBLEM ID | PROBLEM DESCRIPTION ---------------------------------------------------- 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. -Global Wealth Inequality | PR-84721 | The widening gap between the rich and poor is creating social and economic instability worldwide. -Antimicrobial Resistance | PR-35698 | Overuse of antibiotics is leading to the emergence of drug-resistant superbugs, threatening modern medicine. -Plastic Pollution in Oceans | PR-62103 | Millions of tons of plastic waste are polluting our oceans, harming marine life and entering the food chain. -Refugee Crisis | PR-19475 | Millions of people are displaced due to conflicts, persecution, and climate change, straining global resources and systems. -Declining Bee Populations | PR-50284 | The rapid decline in bee populations threatens global food security and biodiversity. -Cybersecurity Threats | PR-73910 | Increasing sophistication of cyber attacks poses risks to individuals, businesses, and national security. -Opioid Epidemic | PR-41569 | Widespread opioid addiction is devastating communities and straining healthcare systems. -Food Waste | PR-95302 | A third of all food produced globally is wasted, while millions face hunger and malnutrition. -Aging Population | PR-27836 | Many countries face challenges in healthcare and social systems due to rapidly aging populations. -Mental Health Crisis | PR-68147 | Rising rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues, particularly among youth. -Nuclear Proliferation | PR-53921 | The spread of nuclear weapons technology increases the risk of global catastrophe. -Disinformation and Fake News | PR-80654 | The spread of false information threatens democratic processes and social stability. -Water Scarcity | PR-16293 | Growing populations and climate change are leading to severe water shortages in many regions. -Erosion of Privacy | PR-72480 | Advances in technology and data collection are compromising individual privacy rights. -Antibiotic Use in Agriculture | PR-39715 | Overuse of antibiotics in livestock contributes to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. -Loss of Biodiversity | PR-58032 | Rapid extinction of plant and animal species threatens ecosystem stability and human well-being. -Rising Sea Levels | PR-94167 | Coastal communities and island nations are at risk due to climate change-induced sea level rise. -Artificial Intelligence Ethics | PR-25346 | The rapid development of AI raises concerns about job displacement, privacy, and decision-making. -Human Trafficking | PR-61789 | Millions of people are trapped in modern slavery, including forced labor and sexual exploitation. -Overfishing | PR-87523 | Unsustainable fishing practices are depleting ocean ecosystems and threatening food security. -Corruption in Governance | PR-43108 | Widespread corruption undermines development, social justice, and democratic processes. -Air Pollution in Urban Areas | PR-76954 | Poor air quality in cities leads to millions of premature deaths and respiratory illnesses annually. -Digital Divide | PR-30671 | Unequal access to technology and the internet exacerbates social and economic inequalities. -Depletion of Natural Resources | PR-52489 | Overconsumption of non-renewable resources threatens future economic and environmental stability. -Childhood Obesity | PR-91735 | Rising rates of obesity in children lead to lifelong health issues and strain healthcare systems. -Endangered Indigenous Cultures | PR-18264 | Many indigenous cultures and languages are at risk of disappearing, along with their unique knowledge. -Space Debris | PR-65907 | Accumulating debris in Earth's orbit threatens satellite operations and future space exploration. -Antibiotic Pollution in Waterways | PR-83142 | Pharmaceutical waste in water systems contributes to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. -Declining Trust in Institutions | PR-47596 | Erosion of trust in government, media, and other institutions threatens social cohesion and stability. -Phosphorus Depletion | PR-70328 | The potential exhaustion of phosphorus reserves could severely impact global food production. - +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.