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1 The words and phrases below will appear in the text. Use the various Quizlet study modes to get used to the words. Enjoy! 2 Read the paragraphs below. Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks. 3 Read the text and answer the questions. Good luck! Scientist says […]

Bugopalypse

October 18, 2018 in Reading (A1/A2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

1. The words and phrases below will appear in the text. Use the various study modes to get used to the words. Enjoy! 2. Read the paragraphs below. Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks. 3. Read the text and answer the questions. Good luck! Eating more plant […]

To Save the Planet, New Study Says, Stop Eating Meat.

October 12, 2018 in Reading (A1/A2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its latest report on Monday 8th October. They warned that 2.0C of warming would be terrible for the planet. Previously, they believed 2.0C would be safe. They recommended people to make big changes to their lives. They say warming must be kept […]

UN warns “We have 12 years to avoid climate disaster.”

October 10, 2018 in Reading (A1/A2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

Australia: What do you think about? Koalas and kangaroos? Do you ever think about cows? Probably not, right? People are often surprised by the reality. There were millions of koalas alive before Captain Cook’s arrival. Today, there are only around 48,000 in the wild. What has happened to them? The […]

Australia: What comes to mind? Koalas or cows?

October 5, 2018 in Reading (A1/A2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

Plant scientists have made a new discovery. When levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rise, most plants thicken their leaves. Human activity is raising carbon dioxide levels, so thick-leafed plants may be the future.But this new discovery is more important than thicker leaves on plants. Two University of Washington scientists showed that […]

More carbon equals thicker leaves equals more carbon.

October 3, 2018 in Reading (A1/A2) 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

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

Earliest “Earth Overshoot Day” Ever for 2018

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

Arctic permafrost thawing faster than ever, US climate study finds

December 13, 2017 in Reading (A1/A2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

A tax on meat looks certain. It’s needed to reduce CO2 and and improve human health. The global livestock industry causes 15 percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions. Meat consumption is rising around the world. Dangerous climate change cannot be stopped unless people eat less meat. Many people eat […]

Meat tax ‘inevitable’ to beat climate and health crises, says ...

December 13, 2017 in Reading (A1/A2) by simonwhalley_@hotmail.com

The end of throwaway plastic has been announced by UN environment ministers meeting in Kenya. They signed an agreement saying the flow of plastic into the ocean must be stopped. Scientists welcomed the agreement. But, they were unhappy it had no firm targets or timetables. Politicians say it shows governments, industry […]