World energy crisis: BBC News Review
The world’s temperatures are rising… and so are people’s energy bills. Gas supply problems have been caused by the war in Ukraine. Now some governments are thinking of going back in time – and using coal to generate power.
But many see this as a step backwards for the environment.
Video chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:24 - Story
1:05 - Headline 1: France 24: 'Unimaginable': Austria prepares to reopen coal power station
2:32 – Headline 2: ABC News. Short-term fix to gas crisis is to bring coal plants online, Resources Minister Madeleine King says
4:00 - Headline 3: Sky News: 'Bitter but necessary': Germany turns to coal to replace Russian gas
5:32 - Language summary
Key words and phrases
unimaginable
hard to believe, often because it’s shocking
The death caused unimaginable sadness in the family.
Covid has had an unimaginable effect on young people’s mental health.
short-term fix
temporary solution
I’m using tape on my broken glasses as a short-term fix.
Hiring retired teachers is a short-term fix for the staff shortages in schools.
bitter
unpleasant
He felt very bitter after the divorce.
There’s a bitter wind outside. Wear a coat and hat!
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But many see this as a step backwards for the environment.
Video chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:24 - Story
1:05 - Headline 1: France 24: 'Unimaginable': Austria prepares to reopen coal power station
2:32 – Headline 2: ABC News. Short-term fix to gas crisis is to bring coal plants online, Resources Minister Madeleine King says
4:00 - Headline 3: Sky News: 'Bitter but necessary': Germany turns to coal to replace Russian gas
5:32 - Language summary
Key words and phrases
unimaginable
hard to believe, often because it’s shocking
The death caused unimaginable sadness in the family.
Covid has had an unimaginable effect on young people’s mental health.
short-term fix
temporary solution
I’m using tape on my broken glasses as a short-term fix.
Hiring retired teachers is a short-term fix for the staff shortages in schools.
bitter
unpleasant
He felt very bitter after the divorce.
There’s a bitter wind outside. Wear a coat and hat!
For a quiz and downloads, check out our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview-2022/unit-1/session-25
Do you want to improve your English?
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: www.youtube.com/bbclearningenglish
Visit our website: www.bbclearningenglish.com
Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish
Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/bbcle
Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia
#learnenglish #energy #crisis
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