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Those affected by climate change should get compensation

Across the world the poorest are facing a new challenge in the form of climate change. In Bolivia the glaciers that are now melting due to climate change have always brought water to communities and this may soon dry up as climate change continues. They are now arguing that those who cause the probl

Legal Drinking Age Should Be Lowered

Should the legal age for drinking alcohol be lowered?

Should we still be concerned about the ozone layer?

In 1985 Scientists who were a part of the British Antarctic Survey published results showing that there was a hole in the ozone layer above the Antarctic shocking the scientific community as the decline was far higher than anticipated. In a rare case of quick action to an environmental threat, later

Is chocolate good for you?

We keep being told contradictory things about foods, particularly controversial foods that we like such as wine and chocolate. One minute they help us fight a disease and the next there is another headline saying they are bad for us in new ways – in this case depression. So on balance is chocolat

Is DNA testing worth the money?

The cost of DNA testing has fallen dramatically. Now that it’s available to many more people should we be testing ourselves and our children? Or is the process still in its infancy and too prone to error?

Safe sex education in schools

Should 'safe sex' be promoted in schools through sexual education classes? Or are lessons that stick strictly to human biology or use abstinence-based programmes to be preferred?

Stem Cell Research / Therapeutic Cloning

Should medical research involving the use of human stem cells be permitted? Should clinical treatments that utilise these cloned cells be allowed?

HIV/AIDS: There Should Be Compulsory Testing and Labeling of People with HIV

HIV/AIDS has destroyed the nation to an extent inconceivable. our brothers and sisters have died a disastrous and painful death because of this unforgiving epidemic. friends families, labour force, intellectuals have died of this pandemic. Governments lack resources to prevent and there is no cur

Drugs in Sport

Should the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport be legalised?

Vaccination Should Be Compulsory

Should the state make vaccination compulsory?

Overpopulation and Contraception

Is there a global crisis of overpopulation? Is so, is increased use of contraception the solution?

Fat Tax

Should there be a tax on fatty foods?

Are Sports Really Good For Us?

Is sport really good for us?

Punishing parents who smoke around children

Should the state pass laws to punish parents who smoke in the home?

Should parents introduce children to alcohol (in moderation) at an early age?

The National Institute of Abuse and Alcoholism survey has been released. It puts into question whether introducing children to alcohol is helpful, a commonly held belief. The survey takes the view that it is not helpful, moreover they state that it can cause alcoholism in later life for those childr

Emergency Contraception

Should the morning-after pill be banned?

AIDS Drugs for Developing Countries

Should AIDS drugs be made cheaper for developing countries?

Taxes on smoothies and fruit juices should be reduced

The government wants us to eat more healthily yet taxes healthy drinks in a way that discourages their consumption. Should such taxes be reduced to increase consumption of healthy foods?

Schizophrenia is caused by environmental not genetic factors

PSYCHOLOGY - The medical condition Schizophrenia (not to be confused with multiple personality disorder) is a debilitating psychological condition, and although there are treatments available it is unclear as to what causes schizophrenia in the first place. Some theories suggest the condition may or

Are Barbie Dolls affecting the mental image we create for ourselves?

Is the unattainable beauty of her majesty herself Barbie creating negative body images of the young children of today? Or is it just a bit of fun?