We drink millions of bottles of water every year. However, in some countries, including mine the UK, our tap water is perfectly safe! We don’t really need to buy bottled water! There are environmental, financial, and health costs connected to bottled water. Should bottled water be banned?
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Aug 17
401. English Tests: Do They Improve Education? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
English tests are everywhere. Many of you listening to this episode will have spent (or currently are spending) months preparing for exams like IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, and the Cambridge English qualifications. Passing a proficiency test is often required if you want to study abroad, ... Show More
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Aug 3
399. What is the Resource Curse? Why Some of the World's Richest Countries Stay Poor (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Scientists have just discovered enormous deposits of gold, diamonds, copper, or the rare earth minerals that are in smartphones and electric cars beneath your country. Is this good news? Not necessarily. You might think that becoming “resource rich” is a great way for a country t ... Show More
29m 29s
Sep 2018
Why Do We Drink So Much Bottled Water?
Water is essentially free, so why do Americans spend billions on bottles of it? Learn the history behind bottled water's popularity, from marketing to health scares, in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystu ... Show More
7m 9s
May 2022
Ep 303 SHOULD YOU DRINK THE WATER IN THE UNITED STATES? ENGLISH LESSON ABOUT DRINKING WATER
<p>In this English lesson, you will learn about the words: waters, metallic, potable, and so many more. </p>
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7m 21s
Jul 2025
Using the Earth's Resources: Potable Water Sources 💧 GCSE Chemistry Learning & Revision
This episode outlines various origins of drinkable water. We identify fresh water as the simplest source to purify, requiring only filtering and sterilization. In contrast, seawater desalination is presented as the most energy-intensive and costly method. Finally, the text notes ... Show More
7m 18s