We are facing a global food crisis. While some people are dealing with obesity and health problems, others suffer from constant food shortages due to increase in demand, distribution issues, unwise use of food crops and natural disasters. Bon appetite!
Globalisation / Whakakotahi te Ao
Preparing For Life After Oil
Hannah Robson looks at communities in NZ and around the world that are facing the challenges of climate change and peak oil by looking for ways to become less dependent on oil and reduce their impact on the planet.
FEAST OR FAMINE?
With the Global Food Crisis hitting the headlines, Just Focus looks at the issues behind the food that we (and the rest of the world) eat.
Opportunity, Exploitation and Resistance
Many migrant workers are not looking simply for better work, propelled by poverty and insecurity, they are looking for ANY work.
Global Citizenship in a virtual world
Through the rise of social networking websites and the emergence of the “citizen journalism”, notions of global participation are being dramatically redefined.
WHAT’S UP WITH COKE? -Part Two
In Part Two of What’s up with Coke? Elisabeth Perham explores the environmental damage the company is doing in India.
WHAT’S UP WITH COKE?
Elisabeth Perham asks why people are boycotting and protesting against one of the worlds most recognisable brands?
EATING THE MEDIA LUNCH
In an increasingly decreasing world, the Global Media are playing more of a role in how young people interpret and understand their surroundings. Here’s a word of warning - never believe everything you see and hear.
DRESSED TO KILL
Hannah Newport delves into the world of international manufacturing - what are your clothes saying about you? And what’s the true story behind the labels we love?
