New Issue Template

Overview
This text introduces the topic, as a summary or overview; perhaps 2-4 sentences. There are rarely pictures in this section. The font for this section should be Paragraph

History
Summary of the issue's place in our planet’s history. Is it a new phenomenon, or is it cyclical? Has it been ongoing and is simply more visible today? It's not unusual to have pictures in this section; links may also be found here. Any facts, data, or outside information should include a reference. (References, the additional comments at the end of an entry, are created by going into the Source Editor and surrounding your reference with   tags. For examples, choose to view the Source Editor for this page and look at the referenced items.)

Influence
Whom the issue affects: humans, fish, birds, etc. If humans, is it a geographical issue or global? Does it affect both developed and developing countries?

It's not unusual to have pictures in this section; links may also be found here. We have discussed how to include links in the Student Editor history page, though as a recap you simply click on the 'link' icon next to the B and I formatting tools above. Any facts, data, or outside information should include a reference.

No-Action Impact
Expected changes to planet or those affected (i.e. those mentioned in the preceding section) if no action takes place.

It's not unusual to have pictures or links in this section. Any facts, data, or outside information should include a reference.

Effort
Who s working on the issue, if anyone? What actions are they taking, and what is the status of their efforts?

It's not unusual to have pictures or links in this section. Any facts, data, or outside information should include a reference.

Future Action
What actions do you recommend, and who should take them? Governments, citizens, businesses? Is it one large global solution, or millions of community solutions?

It's not unusual to have pictures or links in this section. Any facts, data, or outside information should include a reference.