Fires, heatwaves, floods, hurricanes, droughts - the climate change emergency might be having an impact on our mental health. Rob and Sam discuss the topic and teach you related vocabulary along the way.
This week's question
According to a survey by Greenpeace, what percentage of young people worldwide say they feel worried about climate change?
a) 74 percent
b) 84 percent
c) 94 percent
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
doom and gloom
the feeling that a situation is very bad and without hope
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
a serious mental illness that can develop as a result of a very bad experience, including wars and natural disasters
climate anxiety
low-level distress caused by worrying about climate change
adverse
having a harmful or negative effect
per se
(Latin) in itself; of itself. Used when describing the qualities of something considered on its own, rather than in relation to another thing
urban greenspaces
areas in towns and cities which are reserved for parks, trees and wildlife
TRANSCRIPT
[Cover: Getty Images]
You can download audio and text here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2022/ep-221020
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This week's question
According to a survey by Greenpeace, what percentage of young people worldwide say they feel worried about climate change?
a) 74 percent
b) 84 percent
c) 94 percent
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
doom and gloom
the feeling that a situation is very bad and without hope
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
a serious mental illness that can develop as a result of a very bad experience, including wars and natural disasters
climate anxiety
low-level distress caused by worrying about climate change
adverse
having a harmful or negative effect
per se
(Latin) in itself; of itself. Used when describing the qualities of something considered on its own, rather than in relation to another thing
urban greenspaces
areas in towns and cities which are reserved for parks, trees and wildlife
TRANSCRIPT
[Cover: Getty Images]
You can download audio and text here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2022/ep-221020
More 6 Minute English episodes:
Translating recipes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31FjeWvLIxM
Why are prices going up?
https://youtu.be/FKwmUNffu7M
English for dating online
https://youtu.be/WjFQIP8w5Jw
Are you following your dreams?
https://youtu.be/26PrgjTboVQ
Do emojis make language better?
https://youtu.be/jdu6GCU42zU
People who can taste words
https://youtu.be/cr2TXucwjVk
Finding your way in space
https://youtu.be/EBAc4PIQC2Y
Britain's love affair with coffee
https://youtu.be/fJoCs5Z_QvE
#learnenglish #climatechange #anxiety
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