What is an Epidemic?
When the number of disease cases rises above what’s typically expected in a specific area, it’s called an epidemic. This…
Helping People Affected by Natural Disasters
Natural disasters are serious disruptions of human life caused by natural, technological or environmental events that overwhelm a community’s ability…
Crime – What Is It And How Can It Be Prevented?
Crime is behavior, either an act or omission, which violates the law and is therefore punishable. It can be broken…
What Is Acquisition and Why Should You Do It?
Acquisition is when one business purchases and takes control of another business, absorbing its assets and often its liabilities. It…
What Is Treatment?
Treatment is the medical or therapeutic intervention that remediates a disease or disorder. Often abbreviated as Tx, this includes medications…
What Is Renewable Energy?
Renewable energy is energy generated from natural sources that are continuously replenished. Examples include sunlight, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydropower.…
Hurricane Basics
Hurricanes are one of the most intense and destructive weather phenomena on Earth. They can cause devastating damage to homes,…
Causes and Effects of Deforestation
Forests provide homes for 80% of all land-based plant and animal species. When they are removed, these species lose their…
What is Democracy?
Democracy is a form of government that relies on the people to make decisions. This means that everyone has a…
Referendum in New Zealand
Referendum is a method of direct democracy that allows citizens to vote on specific issues. Unlike elections that focus on…