Space saving solar hacks ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Solar power is key for meeting net-zero targets, but how can we find space to build more solar panels? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. ❓❓❓This week’s question Which ancient Greek philosopher was responsible for using reflected sunlight to burn Roman ships attacking the city of Syracuse? Was it: a) Archimedes? b) Socrates? or, c) Pythagoras? Listen to the programme to hear the answer. [Cover: Getty Images] You can download audio and text here 👉 Vocabulary: ✔️canopy - a cover fixed over an object such as a bed or car to provide shelter or decoration ✔️enticing - attractive because it offers advantages or pleasures ✔️in the near future - very soon; at a time not very far away ✔️on and off - occasionally; from time to time ✔️(prices have) tumbled - decreased quickly in a short time ✔️economically feasible - describes a business or project where the economic advantages achieved are greater than the economic costs More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ The stories behind our names 👉 ⭐ Heatwaves: can we adapt 👉 ⭐ Are you unhappy at work? 👉 ⭐ Do you have eco-anxiety? 👉 ⭐ Can you stop a disaster? 👉 ⭐ The right way to say sorry 👉 ⭐ Foraging for wild food 👉 ⭐ Plants fighting pollution? 👉 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 ✔️ Visit our website 👉 ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 @bbclearningenglish Get our app: Android 👉 iPhone 👉 We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish