– Manuscript – More than 50 million people in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere follow pastoralism as a way of life. They keep animals and move with them to find lands from which their animals can eat. They often sell some of their animals as meat also. Pastoralism has supported these populations for much of history. But it faces pressure from worsening … [Read more...] about Pastoralists Modernizing to Deal With Climate Change, New Lifestyles
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Intercept (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The American military recently released film evidence of risky air traffic over the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific Region. Intercept Officials say it shows some of the more than 180 intercepts of U.S. warplanes by Chinese aircraft in the last two years. They say it is threatening behavior that could … [Read more...] about Intercept (News Words)
Bite the Hand That Feeds You (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! We sometimes eat with our hands. But why would you bite the hand that feeds you? Bite the Hand That Feeds You Speaker A: Boy, Olivia is about to do something really stupid at the community meeting tonight.Speaker B: Uh-oh. Olivia… what is she going to do now?Speaker A: She plans to speak out against that new housing … [Read more...] about Bite the Hand That Feeds You (Idioms)
Spanish Composer Imagines Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ with Climate Change
– Manuscript – Antonio Vivaldi’s famous musical work, The Four Seasons, was first performed in the 1700s. Many music historians call it a “masterpiece,” the musical composer’s greatest work. The composition includes four parts for the four seasons: “Spring,” “Summer,” “Autumn,” and “Winter.” Each part recalls the season it is aiming to describe. For example, the … [Read more...] about Spanish Composer Imagines Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ with Climate Change
2023 Likely to Be Warmest Year in Recorded History
– Manuscript – European researchers say a very hot October has put 2023 on a likely path to become the warmest year in recorded history. Last month, world temperatures beat a 2019 record for warmest October on record by 0.4 degrees, scientists from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service announced. The EU agency issues monthly reports on climate … [Read more...] about 2023 Likely to Be Warmest Year in Recorded History
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