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Plant scientists have observed that when levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rise, most plants do something unusual: They thicken their leaves. And since human activity is raising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, thick-leafed plants appear to be in our future.But the consequences of this physiological response go far beyond […]

High CO2 Levels Cause Plants to Thicken Their Leaves, Which ...

October 3, 2018 in Reading (C1/C2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

“Hurricane Florence caused more flooding than many previous storms. And millions of animals died. The farming industry will lose a lot of money because of the flooding. The hurricane has affected the top 6 farming counties in North Carolina. Hurricane Florence hit the same areas as Hurricane Matthew. This made the […]

3.4 Million Chickens and 5,500 Pigs Killed in Florence’s Flooding

September 27, 2018 in Reading (A1/A2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

“Hurricane Florence produced more flooding than most previous storms. And millions of animals have already paid the price. The farming industry losses will be significant because the flooding has affected the top 6 farming counties in North Carolina, said farming commissioner Steve Troxler. The same areas that were hit by […]

3.4 Million Chickens, 5,500 Pigs Killed in Florence’s Flooding

September 27, 2018 in Reading (B1/B2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

“This was an unprecedented storm with flooding expected to exceed that from any other storms in recent memory.” And millions of animals have already paid the price. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that the historic flooding from Florence has killed about 3.4 million chickens and turkeys and 5,500 hogs. “This was […]

3.4 Million Chickens, 5,500 Hogs Killed in Florence’s Flooding

September 26, 2018 in Reading (C1/C2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says climate change is moving faster than we are. He made the speech at the U.N.’s headquarters in New York. In the speech, he demanded that world leaders take immediate action to reduce CO2 levels. He called climate change the most important issue of […]

Head of United Nations warns that climate change is a ...

September 13, 2018 in Reading (A1/A2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

“We know what is happening to our planet. We know what we need to do. And we know how to do it. But sadly, the ambition is nowhere near enough.” Warning of a real threat to humanity, the U.N. chief says climate change is moving faster than we are. The […]

Warning of real threat to humanity, UN chief says ‘climate ...

September 13, 2018 in Reading (B1/B2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

“We know what is happening to our planet. We know what we need to do. And we even know how to do it. But sadly, the ambition of our action is nowhere near where it needs to be.” Warning that “we face a direct existential threat” because climate change is […]

Warning of ‘Existential Threat’ to Humanity, UN Chief Says Climate ...

September 13, 2018 in Reading (C1/C2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

Earliest “Earth Overshoot Day” Ever for 2018

August 1, 2018 in Reading (A1/A2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

Earliest “Earth Overshoot Day” Ever Expected for 2018 as Consumption ...

August 1, 2018 in Reading (B1/B2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

Earliest “Earth Overshoot Day” Ever Expected for 2018 as Consumption ...

August 1, 2018 in Reading (C1/C2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

“We are in desperate need for governments to come together and do what is best for these amazing ecosystems.” A campaign by Greenpeace to protect the waters surrounding Antarctica would create the world’s largest wildlife sanctuary, safeguarding the fish that penguins and whales rely on to survive. Greenpeace is launching […]

To Save Oceans and Planet, Greenpeace Backs Plan to Create ...

January 21, 2018 in Reading (C1/C2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

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