International Monetary Fund, an organization that provides loans to countries but is often criticized for its conditions.

An international financial institution that provides loans and grants to governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.

Cause: Increased global trade. Effect: Higher greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact.

Cause: Demand for beef and land for grazing. Effect: Loss of biodiversity, habitat destruction, and increased carbon emissions.

Cause: Technological advancements and internet access. Effect: Spread of pop culture, increased awareness, and potential for misinformation.

Cause: Resistance to corporate power and desire for local economic growth. Effect: Strengthened local economies and preservation of unique cultures.

Cause: Corporate focus on maximizing profits. Effect: Unsafe working conditions, exploitation, and tragedies like the Rana Plaza collapse.

Cause: Historical inequalities, trade imbalances, and corporate power. Effect: Increased global inequality, poverty, and social unrest.

Cause: Spread of pop culture and global media. Effect: Potential erosion of traditional practices but also increased awareness and preservation efforts.

Cause: Increased production, consumption, and transportation. Effect: Deforestation, pollution, climate change, and resource depletion.

Increased interconnectedness of the world through trade, culture, and technology.

Constantly changing culture driven by trends, social media, and celebrities.

Culture passed down through generations, rooted in tradition, and less influenced by modern trends.

Ensuring producers in developing countries receive a reasonable payment for their goods.

Operating businesses and developing resources without harming future generations.

Reducing or canceling debt owed by countries to avoid economic collapse.

The imbalanced allocation of resources globally, where some nations/groups benefit disproportionately.

The mistreatment of workers, often involving unsafe conditions and low wages, to maximize profits.

The reduction in cultural diversity through the popularization and diffusion of a single culture.

Gases released into the atmosphere, primarily from burning fossil fuels, that trap heat and contribute to climate change.