It has gone from luxury to necessity, and there are over 2 billion air conditioning units in the world today.
In this episode, we'll take a look at how air conditioning got started, why people didn't mind being hot in the past, and what the true cost of staying cool might be for future generations.
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Mar 26
#602 | AI & Learning English in 2026
Ever since ChatGPT was released, people have declared the "death of language learning". It still hasn't happened. Today, we'll look at how AI can help with reading, writing, listening, and speaking in 2026, and where it still falls short. Can AI really make you fluent at English ... Show More
26m 28s
Feb 26
#597 | The Global Housing Crisis Explained
House prices have soared across the world, rising far faster than wages and locking many people out of home ownership. This episode looks at why cheap credit, global investors, short-term rentals, and slow building have pushed prices ever higher. It also asks whether governments ... Show More
28m 40s
Aug 2023
Why it's so hot this summer | Learn English phrasal verb 'cool off'
" For many in Asia, North America, and Europe, the theme of summer 2023 is heat. That's because the jet stream is caught in an unusual pattern that traps heat over certain places for extended periods. It's called a ""heat dome"" and it forms when the jet stream forms into a wave. ... Show More
21m 16s
Nov 2019
Soccer fans in for a culture shock at Qatar World Cup | Learn English phrasal verb 'look on'
" Qatar, a tiny, oil-rich nation with a sweltering climate, few sports fans, and a dodgy record on human rights, is preparing to host the world's biggest sporting competition: the 2022 World Cup. Fans and athletes will enjoy the games in outdoor air-conditioned stadiums, which wi ... Show More
22m 47s
Jun 2021
[#25 Conversations Episode] How to Achieve English Fluency if you're not living in an English Speaking Country?
<p>Improve your English skills by listening to today's conversations episode, where I am joined with Favio from Cool Situation, where we chat about: <em>How to Achieve English Fluency if you're not living in an English Speaking Country?</em></p> <p><strong>Download the full trans ... Show More
25m 46s
Nov 2022
Netflix's newest hit: a true crime series about a serial killer | Learn English expression 'take liberties'
" In the ultra-competitive world of streaming, Netflix has found a worldwide hit: its series called ""Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story."" In ten parts, the series tells the story of one of America's most notorious serial killers. While the facts of the story have been known for ... Show More
19m 27s
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<p><em>"Climate change is not just a problem for the future. It is happening now and affecting us all. We must come together to protect our planet and ensu ... Show More
