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A directory of terms related to antibiotic treatment, useful for discussing the development of antibiotic resistance. (Sources: Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics, Union of Concerned Scientists, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)

Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.

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Biodiversity

The number of living organisms, and the variability among them and their environments.

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