English Vocabulary: CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change is a major issue all around the world. In this English vocabulary lesson you will learn the main vocabulary connected with global warming, from fossil fuels and greenhouse gases to rising sea levels and extreme weather. Learning these words will help you be able to read and to listen to the news in English, and to discuss these important issues with English speakers. After watching, test yourself with the quiz. More videos that will help you understand current events and news: Learn about the UK political system & elections English Vocabulary Builder: 9 buzzwords In this video: 00:00 What is climate change? 00:31 global warming 00:53 fossil fuels 01:44 greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide 02:43 threat to human life 03:01 loss of species: plants, animals, coral reefs 03:36 extreme weather: heatwaves, drought, storms, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, volcanic eruptions 07:53 rising sea levels 08:20 melting ice 08:54 food shortage 09:52 What can we do?