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English Language for Climate Change
Do you care about climate change and want to improve your ability to read or talk about this issue in English? If so, the links to our online learning resources below will help you. See our glossary of commonly-used terms to download or consult online.
Climate change - an overview
Man jumping in the air Climate change poses a serious threat. Get the basic facts on why this is and what the impacts might be with the article Global Warning. Read and listen to an article which gives an overview of Climate Change. Play a game on Global Warming.
Energy sources
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Carland Cross Wind Farm, Cornwall, UK - Image © Chris Hughes Find out more about the impact conventional energy sources such as oil, and gas have on the environment. Read and listen to articles on renewable energy sources: wind power; solar energy; nuclear energy, tidal energy and even laser power.
Climate change and nature
Climate change drout More and more people in the west are concerned about the negative effects that using chemicals might have on the environment. Read and listen to articles about the use of pesticides in agriculture and the alternative, organic farming . The Slow Food movement supports traditional farming techniques and sustainable development. Read and listen to the problem of water scarcity.
Climate change and cities
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Creation of polution in Chile - Image © John Spaull How do cities like London contribute to, and help find solutions for, the impact of climate change? Listen to an interview about a sustainable city in Brazil which has excellent public transport service and read about a sustainable car.
Climate change and individuals
Mountain biker, city centre, Bristol - Image © Marcus Rose What difference can an individual make? Read about what one individual did in the article Eden Project. You can join an environmental protest group or choose a hybrid car or an eco-friendly holiday. For more information, read articles about ethical and responsible tourism. Or you can start recycling.
Climate change: fun for children
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Still from 'Ratcatcher' - Image © British Council Our LearnEnglish Kids website has a lot of games, songs and activities on environmental themes.
Try our quiz - how green are you? | Sing our green song | Read our story - Planet Earth
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Find out more about the work we do in climate change with the links below.
Click to go to our climate change glossary
Read about our climate change work
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Our climate change programme
Our International Climate Champions
Our environmental policy
Our fact sheets
Climate Change resources for teachers
LearnEnglish Central
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Read more articles, find out trivia and play games on the theme of the environment.
LearnEnglish Professionals
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Read and listen to more articles on the environment from our LearnEnglish Professionals website. All articles are accompanied by language and comprehension activities.
Cubed - science webzine
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This science webzine keeps you up to date with the science that’s shaping our society. It features many articles connected to the theme of climate change. Some cubed stories have a language skills activity for you to practise your English.
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