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deforestation rates in developing countries. In order to achieve this, developed countries have to provide these economic compensations. In 2005, Brazil embarked on its goal to reduce its deforestation rates by eighty percent by the year 2020 (Boucher). With Norway providing over one billion dollars in incentives, “Brazil’s area of deforestation had dropped sixty-seven percent,” nearly achieving their initial deforestation goal a decade ahead of schedule in 2011 (Boucher). These two countries…

that the only way to shape these people into model citizens is to break them, strip away dignity until all that remains is a hollow shell, and fill that shell with the thick cement of mindless corroboration. The article “Michael Moore’s Portrayal of Norway Prison vs. My 15-to-Life Sentence in the U.S.” written by Anthony Papa in winter of 2016 reviews a documentary where Michael Moore, an award-winning filmmaker, travels around the world looking for countries the U.S. can ‘invade’; to clarify,…

criminal justice system especially when it comes to comparing the American criminal justice system with the Norwegian criminal justice system. The country of Norway has many similarities and differences when comparing their correctional systems to that of the United States. The correctional systems that are implemented int he United States and Norway are similar an different when it comes to the comparison of their juvenile and adult systems within each country. The. United States of Americas…

extents. One section of a large survey (about Norway) “jobs, earnings and unemployment” asked people about their satisfaction towards the Norwegian economy, and received an average score of 9/10. But those scores do not just come down to personal opinion, in fact, as of 2013-2015; Norway has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe, at a mere 3.5-3.6%. Its GDP is considered in the top 15 worldwide, and is still increasing every year. Overall, Norway continues to not only be one of the most…

This is how music develops a new shape and sound. For the Romantic Era, one of these composers is Edvard Grieg. Born on June 15, 1843, was the son to Alexander and Gesine Grieg, Edvard Hagerup Grieg. Edvard Grieg was born and raised in Bergen, Norway. Growing up, Grieg was exposed to music at an early age. His mother…

According to Save the Children’s 16th annual Mother’s Index, Norway and Finland attain quite high scores for mothers’ and children’s health, educational, economic, and political status in 179 countries (2015). First, in Norway, under 18 years old children are provided about 115 dollars per month as child-care allowance (Nishimura, 2009). Norway has a paternity leave system which is Norwich man help housework, for instance, feeding their baby, doing laundry…

prison system could be the way to go, at least statistically speaking. She talks about Norway’s “rehabilitation first” approach. Norway believe that the point of prison is not strictly just punishment, but also to create better citizens that can come out of their prisons and actually contribute to Norway’s society. The author also shows some numbers that prove that Norway is doing something right. Quotes from people that are against such a left wing approach are also presented. While it may seem…

According to a recent survey carried out by the University of Portsmouth nearly two-thirds of prison officers working across Scotland believe life is too easy for prisoners. This shocking statistic raises the question, 'do prisons in Britain need to be tougher?' The argument is commonly debated in the media with evidence being presented to show that some offenders prefer to stay on the inside rather than face life outside. Numerous inmates across the country have admitted that conditions…

Over 2000 whales are slaughtered each year for meat, oil, blubber and scientific research, it needs to stop! Dating back to 3000 BC, whaling has always been a large predicament in society. Whales play a very important role in the health of our environment and our understanding of marine mammals as well as playing an important role in helping growing economies that rely on whale watching and other spectator activities bring in capital through tourism. This presentation will address the question,…

and the term most commonly used to describe it as “Whaling”. This act of violence needs to be recognized, and action needs to be taken to stop this cruelty before we totally wipe out the whole whale species. “Whaling is still carried out by Japan, Norway and Iceland, who kill 2000 whales between them each year and also continue to trade in whale products. It has to stop!” (BBC Whale Hunt) The International Whaling Commission, IWC, has already put a ban on catching these poor harmless whales,…