US and China vs climate change

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Published Apr 22, 2021

Can the world's two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases – the USA and China - work together for the good of the environment? That's what we will be watching when their representatives meet in November for a climate summit. Neil and Rob discuss the issues around climate and teach you vocabulary along the way.

This week's question:
In November this year, world leaders are due to meet at a climate conference. In which city will this be taking place?
a) Brisbane
b) Glasgow
c) Vienna
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.

Vocabulary
emitters
countries, industries or just things that produce – or emit - harmful substances that harm the environment

ambitions
things you want to achieve even if they are difficult to do

paradox
an impossible situation because it has two opposite factors

alleviate
make less severe or serious

humility
not trying to be more important than others and admitting your bad qualities

flaws
faults or mistakes

[Cover: Getty Images]

To download the audio and a transcript, go to:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-210422

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