I know this program was originally planned for business news. Unfortunately, due to the latest geopolitical uncertainty, much of the business news has become too sensitive to broadcast.
Therefore, I am pivoting towards to more neutral territories, at least for now.
Today, we will again focus on the environment.
第一部分:英语新闻朗读(0:10")
EPA unveils plan to cut interstate smog pollution from power plants. (Reuters)
Millions suffering in deadly pollution ‘sacrifice zones’, warns UN expert. (Guardian)
How did we get here? The roots and impacts of the climate crisis. (ScienceNews)
A growing force in the climate movement: Moms. (New York Times)
Nature must have equal footing in climate change policy, experts tell CDP Awards. (EuroNews)
第二部分:重要单词回顾(5:52")
Consistent: compatible or in agreement with something; 一致的
Respiratory: relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration; 呼吸道的
Trap: prevent (someone) from escaping from a place; 别困的
Catapult: move suddenly or at great speed as though hurled by a catapult; 弹射器
Sustainability: the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; 可持续的
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