We’re here to help you improve your English listening skills. In each episode, we provide key words and examples to help you better understand the content we're going to discuss. Today, we’re talking about an urgent and important topic: global warming. So, let’s get started!
Vocabulary:
Greenhouse Gases: These are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.
Example: "Carbon dioxide is one of the most significant greenhouse gases responsible for global warming."
Fossil Fuels: These are natural fuels such as coal, oil, and gas formed from the remains of living organisms.
Example: "Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere."
Carbon Footprint: This term refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activities.
Example: "Driving a car increases your carbon footprint."
Renewable Energy: This is energy from sources that are naturally replenishing, such as solar and wind power.
Example: "Switching to renewable energy can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
Climate Change: This term refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.
Example: "Global warming is a major driver of climate change."
Deforestation: This term means the clearing of trees, transforming a forest into cleared land.
Example: "Deforestation contributes to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere."
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18 июн 2024
