E33 Intermediate English Listening Comprehension: What is Earth Day and Why Is It Celebrated?
🎧Welcome back to the Learn English Podcast, where we explore the English language in real-life contexts, helping you learn naturally. As we release this episode on April 22nd, it's Earth Day—a global celebration observed in 190 countries. Earth Day encourages community involvement to address environmental challenges and raise awareness about our planet's well-being. Today, we discuss the history of Earth Day, its significance on April 22nd, and its global observance.🌎Learn about the origins of Earth Day in the 1960s, a decade marked by societal movements like civil rights, anti-war protests, and the emergence of environmental activism. Discover the impact of the first Earth Day in 1970, which mobilized millions, leading to legislative action such as the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency and important environmental laws. Explore how Earth Day continues to evolve, uniting communities worldwide in environmental stewardship and advocacy.🔔 Practice your listening comprehension skills and learn English while learning about this aspect of American culture.! Don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the notification bell to join us for more language-learning!Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod📚 Vocabulary List:1) raise awareness (v): to make people more conscious or knowledgeable about something2) environmental issues (n): problems that harm the environment3) turbulent (adj): characterized by a lot of change or conflict4) grassroots (adj): involving ordinary people rather than those in positions of authority5) resounding success (n): a very successful event6) rally (n): a public meeting at which people express their opinions or support for a cause7) demonstration (n): a public expression of protest or support8) cleanup effort (n): an activity in which people clean up a dirty or untidy place9) beautify (v): to make something look more attractive10) emissions (n): harmful gases or particles that are released into the atmosphere📜 SOURCEShttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/09/trump-epa-plan-environmenthttps://www.eenews.net/articles/conservatives-gear-up-for-epa-revamp-in-2025/https://www.npr.org/2023/08/08/1192634090/if-republicans-win-the-white-house-in-2024-climate-policy-will-likely-changehttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/27/project-2025-dismantle-us-climate-policy-next-republican-presidenthttps://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-epa-good-neighbor-air-pollution-rules-9d29c120d276f4bad5b3ea2c75d107ff
E33 Intermediate English Listening Comprehension: What is Earth Day and Why Is It Celebrated?