Growing Problems: 2008 Baseline

Okay, there is no doubt that there are a lot of problems in the world as we start 2008. Some are old, some are new, but almost all are growing. Here is a brief list of some of the problems that made the news in December of 2007 and are probably getting worse right now. These are the problems to watch during 2008, a year sure to be growing worse as each day passes.

Click to read an article about each growing problem...

• Dogfighting...


• Dallas' compact-car parking spaces...


• Workers faking stress...


• Internet fraud...


• Human trafficking...


• Domestic violence...


• High School athletes transferring schools unfairly...


• Obesity leading to decreased seatbelt use...


• Sports supporters attacking sports stars...


• Computer addiction...


• The relationship between people and the police...


• Cat diabetes...


• Illegal immigration...


• Copper pipe, cables and wire thefts...


• Unpaid credit card bills...


• Modern slavery...


• Online attacks...


• Fake friends perpetrating fraud...


• Online bullying and fraud...


• Poverty & Hunger In Western Pa...


• School violence...


• Prescription drug abuse...


• Black bear incursions near protected area...


• Tree cutting at lake...


• Mold in our houses...


• Lack of affordable housing...


• Credit card theft...


• Gambling among young persons ...


• China's Control of Pharmaceuticals and Ingredients...


• Air Safety...


• Copper thefts...


• Graffiti in Charlotte...


• Homelessness...


• Original key car theft...


• Mexican child obesity...


• Deforestation on Indonesian islands...

Certainly more to come!!!

Growing Problems & The Danger of Global Worsening

There is a lot of trouble in the world, but sadly, some troubles keep getting worse. This is indeed a growing problem. The "Growing Problem" blog is on the bleeding edge of documenting global worsening, keeping you on top of what is getting worse in the world each and every day.