– Manuscript – The music group Coldplay plans to use their fans’ energy to help provide power for their musical performances and to help the environment. The band has promised to use methods that are sustainable. This includes using energy that does not add carbon gases to the atmosphere. The band hopes to cut the amount of carbon dioxide, or CO2, released by its business … [Read more...] about Music Groups Try Making Performances Better for the Environment
On the Fence (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! This is a fence. Fences are used to separate two areas. But what could this idiom mean? On the Fence Speaker A: Okay, Anna. Have you decided?Speaker B: Yes. No. For two days I have thought about the pros and the cons, but I am still on the fence.Speaker A: Well, you can't sit on the fence much longer. I need a decision. … [Read more...] about On the Fence (Idioms)
Monkeypox Possibly Spread in Europe at Large Dance Parties
– Manuscript – A top adviser to the World Health Organization (WHO) says the current monkeypox virus spread in Europe probably began at big dance parties in Spain and Belgium. The expert, Dr. David Heymann, says the virus most likely passed from one person to another through sexual activity at the events. The WHO says there are at least 90 cases of monkeypox in Europe, … [Read more...] about Monkeypox Possibly Spread in Europe at Large Dance Parties
Despair (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. Ukranian troops have regained control of towns around the capital, Kyiv, after Russian troops moved out of the area. Despair In the northern town of Borodyanka, people seeing their homes for the first time since the Russian invasion were filled with anger and despair. In neraby Bucha, Ukranian President … [Read more...] about Despair (News Words)
Electric Vehicle Sales Increase Even with High Battery Prices
– Manuscript – This year, people around the world are lining up to buy electric vehicles even as prices increase. Electric vehicle, EV, demand has stayed strong even as the average cost of lithium-ion battery cells increased to an estimated $160 per kilowatt-hour in the first quarter from $105 last year. Costs rose due to supply issues, sanctions on Russian metals and … [Read more...] about Electric Vehicle Sales Increase Even with High Battery Prices