Aug 19

Meta on trial

Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has gone on trial, accused of breaking state and federal laws around child privacy. The trial is expected to last around six weeks.The lawsuit has been filed by 29 US states, representing more than two thirds of the country's p ... Show More

7m 58s

Aug 12

Europe's first solar eclipse since 1999

Many parts of Europe will experience a solar eclipse, when the Moon blocks the light from the Sun, on Wednesday evening. It will be the first in Europe since 1999.Total eclipses are rare events but in the next few years, there will be a few. Following this summer's eclipse there ... Show More

9m 23s

Aug 5

Ceuta migrant crisis

Around 60,000 migrants swam around the border from Morocco into Ceuta, part of Spain. Spanish officials said almost all those who reached the enclave have now returned, but at least 72 migrants died attempting the journey. Many EU leaders called for an urgent meeting, asking for ... Show More

8m 19s

Jul 2021

Losing Alaska

As floods, wildfires, and heatwaves hit many parts of the world, signs of climate change seem to be all around us. Scientists have been warning us for years about the looming threat of a warming planet. And yet it’s really hard for many of us to wrap our minds around this exis ... Show More

24m 23s

Aug 2024

Kids and climate change

What are young people's thoughts on climate change?TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240815FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit ... Show More

6m 57s

Sep 2023

Climate Change: A Global Challenge

One2one Academy, teaching English as a second language since 2011. "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

7m 21s

Jul 2025

The Earth's Atmosphere: Carbon Footprints Barriers 👣 GCSE Chemistry Learning & Revision

This episode outlines several significant obstacles hindering the reduction of global carbon footprints. We identify disagreements among scientists regarding climate change as a scientific barrier. Economic concerns, particularly the potential impact on development, are highlight ... Show More

8m 5s

Jun 2025

Can climate change affect our mental health?

How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change?Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250612SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.b ... Show More

6m 49s

Nov 2023

Trouble on Pickles Reef

Coral reefs are an essential ecosystem undeniably threatened by climate change. Can scientists breed a stronger coral for the future? For show transcripts, go to bit.ly/unx-transcripts For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable It’s a great place to view show transcripts and re ... Show More

26m 47s

Apr 2025

How climate change affects animal migration

Climate change can affect the way animals migrate, but did you know that some animal migration could be used to fight climate change? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://w ... Show More

6m 34s

Jul 2022

Bonus Episode: Why We Must Defeat Climate Change and How to Do It

The earth is getting warmer and the consequences of that have already begun to impact us all. Today, 6 out of 10 Americans describe themselves as “alarmed” or “concerned” about climate change, according to one recent study. Climate change is a huge global problem and there is lik ... Show More

31m 4s

Earth's climate defences failing