– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Malaysia has announced plans to ban all smoking products to anyone born after 2005. Prohibition The country's top health official says the measure is part of a "generational end game" plan for smoking. Supporters say the prohibition will mean fewer and fewer new smokers. But critics say people will find … [Read more...] about Prohibition (News Words)
Demand for Electric Car Batteries Drives Nations to Seek Own Materials
– Manuscript – World demand for batteries to power electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to increase sharply in the coming years. To prepare for this demand, some nations are seeking to increase their own ability to produce the materials needed to make the batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are expected to remain the most widely used technology for EVs in the future. One of … [Read more...] about Demand for Electric Car Batteries Drives Nations to Seek Own Materials
Qatar’s Modern Hospital for Falcons Only
– Manuscript – The Souq Waqif medical center sits in the historic center of Doha, the capital of Qatar. It appears to be a hospital with the latest equipment for medical care. Workers move about while beeping sounds and blinking lights come out of operating rooms. Specialists look at X-rays as doctors prepare for surgery. There is just one thing: The rooms are filled … [Read more...] about Qatar’s Modern Hospital for Falcons Only
How Recycling Can Help the Growing Electric Vehicle Market
– Manuscript – Major carmakers are looking to expand the production and sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming years. They are also seeking new ways to reuse batteries to cut costs and protect the environment. Lithium-ion batteries are used to power most EVs. Manufacturers guarantee their batteries for eight to 10 years. Currently, few batteries are recycled, … [Read more...] about How Recycling Can Help the Growing Electric Vehicle Market
Ghanaian Artist Turns Glass Waste into Art
– Manuscript – A Ghanaian man who once made jewelry from glass beads is now using old glass to make new art. He hopes to reduce glass waste and help the environment in his country. If glass artist Michael Tetteh can earn some money doing it, he will be happy, too. Tetteh learned the art of glass blowing during a visit to Europe in 2012. He went to see people who … [Read more...] about Ghanaian Artist Turns Glass Waste into Art