Heatwaves - can we adapt?

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In this episode, we discuss heatwaves. What are they? How do they impact us? For transcript, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/yesandenglish 

Do you know what to do in a hot weather emergency? Heat waves happen in many places of the world. And they are becoming more common. But extreme heat can be very dangerous for people - especially when they do not have a place to cool down. Join Liz and Adam as they talk about wha ... Show More

Many European countries are experiencing an extreme heatwave. Beth and Phil discuss and teach vocabulary.Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250702FIND BBC LEARNING ENG ... Show More

There's a heat wave hitting much of the United State this week. Our bodies do have natural ways to dissipate heat, but when temperatures get extreme, sometimes they just can't keep up. In this episode of Life Kit, learn how to keep cool, hydrated and safe in extreme heat.See pcm. ... Show More

As devastating heat waves like the recent one in China become more common, we’re going to need new ways of talking about them. Vox’s Neel Dhanesha explains a proposal to name heat waves. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura ... Show More

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid share some ways people can protect themselves from dangerous sicknesses that come from extremely hot weather. https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-environment/how-to-stay-safe-in-hot-weather/ Join this channel to get access to exclusi ... Show More

The summer's first major heat wave has arrived. Our bodies do have natural ways to dissipate heat, but when temperatures get extreme, sometimes they just can't keep up. In this episode of Life Kit, learn how to keep cool, hydrated and safe in extreme heat. See pcm.adswizz.com for ... Show More

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid share some ways people can protect themselves from dangerous sicknesses that come from extremely hot weather. https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-environment/how-to-stay-safe-in-hot-weather/ Join this channel to get access to exclusi ... Show More