– Manuscript – An international study says ice in Greenland and Antarctica is melting faster than it was about 30 years ago. The study used 50 different satellite estimates gathered by the U.S. space agency NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA). The scientists involved said that the rate of melting increased up to 2020, the last year for which information was … [Read more...] about Greenland, Antarctic Ice Melting Faster than 30 Years Ago
Archives for May 2023
When Planting a Meadow, Think of Your Garden Conditions
– Manuscript – Wildflower meadows have been growing in popularity among gardeners – and for good reason. A meadow is a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass. Meadows are easy to take care of, do well with little water, and provide food for birds, animals, and insects. And they are nice to look at. Wildflowers are native plants. So, if you want to … [Read more...] about When Planting a Meadow, Think of Your Garden Conditions
Doubt (News Words)
Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. The International Criminal Court has charged Russian president Vladimir Putin with war crimes. Doubt The court accuses Putin of unlawfully moving at least 100 children from Ukraine to Russia. Ukrainians in the capital, Kyiv, agree with the court. But many doubt the leader will be held responsible any time soon. To doubt … [Read more...] about Doubt (News Words)
To Burn a Hole in Your Pocket (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Pockets are super useful. They can hold things like money. But how does money burn a hole in your pocket? Let's listen. To Burn a Hole in Your Pocket Speaker A: Guess what, Anna? I won $500 last week!Speaker B: That's great! Dan, remember to save some of it.Speaker A: I spent it.Speaker B: What? All of it?Speaker A: … [Read more...] about To Burn a Hole in Your Pocket (Idioms)
Starting Plants from Seeds
– Manuscript – As spring progresses in the northern half of the world, stores are offering gardeners many choices for seeds. Starting a garden from seeds, rather than buying young plants, is a low-cost way to enjoy many kinds of flowers and food crops. Looking through catalogs that offer mail-order seeds is one way to get them. Choosing seeds from racks at local … [Read more...] about Starting Plants from Seeds
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