Aug 20

Sharing the road with driverless cars

Imagine crossing a road and turning to see a car heading towards you... without a driver! While this might seem scary, driverless cars are already operating safely in many cities around the world. These autonomous cars contain huge amounts of technology to help them drive alongsi ... Show More

6m 37s

Aug 13

Who does the housework?

Unloading the dishwasher, mopping the floor, cleaning the loo... what is your most hated household chore? We all know there are jobs around the house which have to be done regularly, even if they are sometimes boring or unpleasant. But who tends to do the most amount of jobs in y ... Show More

6m 35s

Aug 6

How do climate scientists make predictions?

Across the world, climate change is already beginning to change the way we live our lives. But how big will that change be and what kinds of change will occur? These are the kinds of questions that scientists have been asking for decades. So, how exactly do they try to find answe ... Show More

6m 39s

Mar 2024

How is climate change affecting animal migration?

Every year, the great migration sees hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, gazelles, zebras and antelopes migrate from the Serengeti plains in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in Kenya, in search of water and juicy grass. But rising temperatures and unpredictable weather are changing t ... Show More

27m 2s

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

Oct 2021

Is it too late to save the planet? - AIRC387

We speak a lot about travel on this podcast. Flying around the world to visit other countries can be a wonderful adventure. But should we be thinking more about climate change and the effect we are having on global warming every time we buy a plane ticket? Find o ... Show More

33m 49s

Oct 2024

Earth's climate defences failing

Scientists have found problems with the Earth's natural defences against climate change. SUBTITLES Find full subtitles for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2024 ... Show More

8m 4s

Aug 2024

Real Easy English: Talking about the environment

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about the environmentTRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/240823FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our ... Show More

5m 47s

Aug 2019

Re-wilding the English Countryside, Climate Migrant Caravans, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, and more

Climate Migrant Caravans / The Place Where You Live: Anchorage, Alaska / Exploring the Parks: Sequoia and Kings Canyon / Confronting Climate Change Through Sound / Rewilding The English Countryside The recent waves of migrant caravans coming from Central America have a link to ... Show More

50m 59s

Jul 2021

Climate change & the economy

Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a deep dive into the impact climate change is having on the global economy. Free audio script available at downtobusinessenglish.com Visit Apple Podcasts to subscribe to Down to Business English, rate the show, and leave a comment. Visit our w ... Show More

5m 45s

How climate change affects animal migrat...