– 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
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)
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
A Stamp of Approval for Skateboarding in America
– Manuscript – For many years, skateboarding was considered an activity for young rebels or drug users in city streets, schoolgrounds and public parks. Those days are long gone. Skateboarding, which has Indigenous roots connected to surfing, is now an Olympic sport. There are many skateboarding competitions held across the United States and other countries. Recently, … [Read more...] about A Stamp of Approval for Skateboarding in America
WHO to Consider Adding Obesity Drugs to Essential Medicines List
– Manuscript – Drugs that fight obesity could for the first time be included on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “essential medicines list.” The United Nations health agency told Reuters the list is used to guide government purchasing decisions in low- and middle-income countries. A group of WHO advisers will examine new requests for drugs to be included next … [Read more...] about WHO to Consider Adding Obesity Drugs to Essential Medicines List
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