– Manuscript – A group of United Nations scientists warned Monday that humanity is close to its last chance to prevent the worst of climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said the world will need to cut carbon pollution and fossil fuel use by nearly two-thirds by the year 2035. The scientists called for an end to new fossil fuel exploration. … [Read more...] about Climate Report Warns World Is Close to Last Chance
‘Imperfect’ Models in Italy Redefine Beauty
– Manuscript – An Italian project on the social media service Instagram is aiming to bring attention to women who do not look like usual fashion models. Carlotta Giancane started L’Imperfetta modeling agency in 2020. The name means “imperfect” in the Italian language. And the agency aims to redefine ideas about beauty in Italy. The agency works with models who are … [Read more...] about ‘Imperfect’ Models in Italy Redefine Beauty
Do Not Hurry to ‘Spring Clean’ Garden
– Manuscript – From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. For half the world, spring has begun. Temperatures are warming and daylight lasts longer. People who like to garden may be ready to get their hands dirty and start clearing the ground for new plantings. But garden experts warn -- not too fast. Jessica Damiano is one such expert. She … [Read more...] about Do Not Hurry to ‘Spring Clean’ Garden
From the Frying Pan and Into the Fire (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A frying pan is used to cook food in very hot oil. But what does it mean to go from the frying pan and into the fire? From the Frying Pan and Into the Fire Speaker A: James is really not happy.Speaker B: What is the problem this time?Speaker A: He complained that his office was too noisy and too bright.Speaker B: Where … [Read more...] about From the Frying Pan and Into the Fire (Idioms)
Ukrainian Man Turns Guns into Art
– Manuscript – Viktor Mikhalev is a blacksmith, someone who creates and repairs things made of metal. He lives in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. Mikhalev uses his skills as a welder to turn metal from weapons and ammunition into beautiful representations of flowers. He calls his pieces the flowers of war. The project began when a friend gave … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Man Turns Guns into Art
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