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Dec 2024
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710 : Topical English Vocabulary Lesson ...

TEACHER TIFFANI
About this episode

In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.

5 Vocabulary Words

  1. Renewable Energy (Noun): Energy derived from natural sources that are replenished on a human timescale, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.
    • Example Sentences: 
      1. Shifting to renewable energy sources is a key component of climate policy aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
      2. Many countries are investing heavily in renewable energy infrastructure to meet their climate targets and ensure sustainable growth.
      3. Solar panels and wind turbines are common examples of renewable energy technologies being adopted worldwide.
  2. Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Noun): Gases released into the atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to global warming and climate change. Examples include carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4).
    • Example Sentences: 
      1. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential for slowing the pace of climate change and limiting its impacts.
      2. Policies aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions often include regulations on industrial processes and incentives for cleaner technologies.
      3. Monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions helps track progress toward national and international climate goals.
  3. Climate Resilience (Noun): The capacity of systems, communities, and ecosystems to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to climate-related disruptions and stresses.
    • Example Sentences: 
      1. Building climate resilience involves investing in infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather events and other climate impacts.
      2. Enhancing climate resilience in agriculture may involve developing drought-resistant crops and improving water management practices.
      3. Community-based projects that focus on climate resilience can help vulnerable populations adapt to changing environmental conditions.
  4. Carbon Offset (Noun): A reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, such as through planting trees or investing in renewable energy projects, used to compensate for emissions produced elsewhere.
    • Example Sentences: 
      1. Many companies purchase carbon offsets to balance out their carbon emissions and meet sustainability targets.
      2. Carbon offset programs can support a variety of projects, from reforestation to renewable energy development.
      3. While carbon offsets can help mitigate climate impact, they are often considered a supplementary measure rather than a primary solution.
  5. Climate Agreement (Noun): An international or national treaty or pact aimed at addressing climate change by setting emission reduction targets and other environmental goals.
    • Example Sentences: 
      1. The Paris Agreement is a landmark climate agreement that brings countries together to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius.
      2. Effective implementation of climate agreements requires cooperation and commitment from all participating nations.
      3. New climate agreements often set more ambitious targets as scientific understanding of climate change evolves.


A Paragraph using the 5 vocabulary words

Climate policy refers to the government regulations and initiatives aimed at addressing climate change. International climate agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, establish global goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote climate resilience. To achieve these goals, countries implement various strat

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