– Manuscript – Wildlife experts in the United States are struggling with a problem: As some kinds of threatened animals increase in number, they put pressure on other at-risk creatures. Experts say these kinds of situations involve tradeoffs. But they do not necessarily show problems with special protection programs or the U.S. Endangered Species Act. These tradeoffs … [Read more...] about Recovery of Different Kinds of At-risk Animals Can Raise Conflicts
Archives for September 2022
$20,000 for a Trash Can in San Francisco
– Manuscript – Officials in San Francisco are asking the public to help choose a waste container among several models proposed for mass deployment in the California city. It is proving to be a costly project. One of the trash cans under consideration cost more than $20,000 and took four years to make. San Francisco began its search for the perfect public trash can in … [Read more...] about $20,000 for a Trash Can in San Francisco
Sink or Swim (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Swimming is a great form of exercise. But what do you think could this means? Sink or Swim Speaker A: How's your new publishing job going, Anna?Speaker B: Don't get me started. I've had no training! I don't know what to do or how to do it.Speaker A: Sounds like you've been left to sink or swim.Speaker B: Yes, Jonathan! … [Read more...] about Sink or Swim (Idioms)
WHO: Monkeypox Cases Drop 21 Percent Worldwide
– Manuscript – The number of monkeypox cases reported worldwide dropped by 21 percent in the last week. The drop marks a possible sign that the outbreak in Europe may be starting to decline, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday. The United Nations health agency reported 5,907 new weekly cases. It said two countries - Iran and Indonesia - reported their first … [Read more...] about WHO: Monkeypox Cases Drop 21 Percent Worldwide
Departure (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. In July, Boris Johnson resigned as Britain's Prime Minister. Departure Johnson said he would remain in the role until the Conservative Party elects a new leader. The announcement of his departure came after dozens of lawmakers quit and left him unable to govern. They were protesting actions by Johnson that … [Read more...] about Departure (News Words)
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