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Leonardo DiCaprio on Climate Change<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Danger of Global Warming by Leonardo DiCaprio. Learn more about this issue doing this reading comprehension test. Many film stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio support the environmental movement. <\/span><\/p>\n

It’s a great honour for me to be this year’s American chairman of Earth Day. The primary focus of this years campaign is global warming. Global warming is the single most important environmental threat to the future of our planet and all living things on it. The new millennium is a critical moment in history, If we continue to ignore the danger of global warming, we will almost certainly suffer the drastic effects of climate changes throughout the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

To give just one example, I recently read a magazine article describing the problems facing the islands of Kiribati in the Pacific ocean. This small group of islands is not only experiencing more cyclones and droughts but the fact is that rising ocean levels are eroding and contaminating the land. The islanders, with their unique culture, may soon become environmental refugees. <\/span><\/p>\n

Many other places around the world will probably face the same destiny. The predicted effects of greenhouse gases on the atmosphere include climate changes that will cause more severe typhoons, hurricanes and floods, plus the destruction of coral reefs, the melting of polar ice, an increase in tropical diseases carried by insects and much, much more. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Global warming reading comprehension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thirty years ago in the USA, Earth Day 1970 and the subsequent Clean Air laws of 1970 helped to stimulate worldwide changes that had a positive effect on the environment.\u00a0 Some governments began to eliminate lead in gasoline and to clean up power plants. Now it is time to take the next step – to do for energy conservation and clean energy what was done for clean air back in 1970. Fortunately there are things that we can do, and that is what Earth Day will try to emphasize. <\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most important and immediate things we can do is to drive cars that have fewer toxic emissions and produce less carbon dioxide, the main cause of global warming. Hybrid cars, which have both electric\u00a0 motors and gasoline engines are coming to the market. Using public transport and sharing cars are other ways that can reduce fuel consumption. <\/span><\/p>\n

And of course we can be part of the biggest Earth Day ever on April 22. Events will take place in every time zone on the planet, in cities such as New Yoth, London, Paris, Rome, Tel Aviv, Manila and Tokyo creating a continuous 24 hour Day celebration. It’s time to send a message that politicians and corporations can’t ignore. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Global Warming issue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Read the article and choose the correct answers.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

1)\u00a0 What is Leonardo DiCaprio trying to do in this article?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A)\u00a0 Explain why he joined the environmental movement and encourage others to do the same<\/span>
\nB)\u00a0 Describe all the environmental threats the world is facing and suggest what we can do.<\/span>
\nC)\u00a0 Point out the danger of global warming and encourage people to participate in Earth Day. <\/span><\/p>\n

2)\u00a0 According to DiCaprio, what does global warming represent?<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

A)\u00a0 The main danger to the world at the moment. <\/span>
\nB)\u00a0 The only serious threat to the future of the planet. <\/span>
\nC)\u00a0 Just one of a number of important threats facing the planet. <\/span><\/p>\n

3)\u00a0 The start of the new millennium is decisive moment because …<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A)\u00a0 if we don’t change the climate now, the effects will be drastic.<\/span>
\nB)\u00a0 if we continue to ignore global warming, it may mean the end of the world.<\/span>
\nC)\u00a0 if we don’t do something about global warming now, there will be terrible consequences. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Leonardo DiCaprio on Climate change<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4)\u00a0 If the ocean level continues to rise on the Kiribati Islands…<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A)\u00a0 the islanders will lose their unique culture. <\/span>
\nB)\u00a0 the islanders will have to leave their homes. <\/span>
\nC)\u00a0 the islands will experience more cyclones and droughts. <\/span><\/p>\n

5)\u00a0 What are some of the effects of global warming?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A)\u00a0 The climate will change as a result of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. <\/span>
\nB)\u00a0 Severe typhoons, hurricanes and floods will produce climate changes. <\/span>
\nC)\u00a0 The melting of polar ice will cause an increase in tropical diseases. <\/span><\/p>\n

6)\u00a0 What happened after Earth Day in 1970?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A)\u00a0 There was an improvement in energy conservation and clean energy.<\/span>
\nB)\u00a0 All governments around the world decided to eliminate lead in gasoline. <\/span>
\nC)\u00a0 There was some reduction in air pollution around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

7)\u00a0 What would be one way of consuming less energy?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A)\u00a0 Not buying hybrid cars with gasoline engines. <\/span>
\nB)\u00a0 Using public transport instead of private cars. <\/span>
\nC)\u00a0 Driving cars which produce more carbon dioxide. <\/span><\/p>\n

Did You Know…?<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

ENERGY<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Americans waste $300 billion per year just by not switching off lights and leaving computers, TVs and video-recorders on permanent stand-by. <\/span>
\n\u2022 Turning down the heating by just one degree, or using one hour less heating a day, can reduce the fuel bill by 10%<\/span>
\n\u2022 Insulation and double windows in a house can save up to one third of heating costs. <\/span><\/p>\n

WATER<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Taking a bath uses three times as much water as taking a shower. <\/span>
\n\u2022 We use about 155 litres of water each day on average, 70% more than 30 years ago. <\/span>
\n\u2022 Leaving a water tap running can waste up to 10 litres of water a minute. <\/span>
\n\u2022 In half an hour, a garden sprinkler uses as much water as a family of four in a day. <\/span><\/p>\n

TRANSPORT<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Every day British people drive over five million miles on short car journeys under one mile. <\/span>
\n\u2022 Short car journeys cause the worst pollution because the engine is cold and has to warm up. <\/span>
\n\u2022 Driving at 80 km per hour uses 25% less fuel than at 110 kph. <\/span><\/p>\n

RUBBISH<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 The average family throws away 2 kilos of rubbish every day. <\/span>
\n\u2022 Over 6 billion glass containers are used each year in Britain. Only 25% of them are recycled. <\/span>
\n\u2022 Each ton of paper recycled saves 15 average-sized trees, as well as the animals they support. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are interested in climate and environment matters you can also read<\/span><\/p>\n

Environment questions and answers<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Environment and climate debate<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Climate change test<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Global warming test<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Global warming world data<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Weather forcast and more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

We are what we do<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Free download – 20 climate connection challenges for classrooms across the world<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

What’s more don’t forget to pay a visit to the following website:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.earthday.org\/<\/a><\/span>
\nThe theme for Earth Day 2025 is OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, which focuses on uniting everyone around renewable energy with the goal of tripling clean electricity by 2030. You can participate by joining Earth Action Day through educating, advocating, and mobilizing your communities. Also, consider donating to support Earthday.org’s work.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/earth-day<\/a><\/span>
\nThe United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 22 April as International Mother Earth Day through a resolution adopted in 2009. The Day recognizes the Earth and its ecosystems as humanity’s common home and the need to protect her to enhance people\u2019s livelihoods, counteract climate change, and stop the collapse of biodiversity.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/climatechange<\/a><\/span>
\nClimate change, man-made changes to nature as well as crimes that disrupt biodiversity, such as deforestation, land-use change, intensified agriculture and livestock production or the growing illegal wildlife trade, can accelerate the speed of destruction of the planet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Essays with quotes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Thoughts and reflections<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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