International Wateryear

Broadcast: February 21, 2003 By George Grow This is the VOA Special English Environment Report. Everywhere, water use is increasing. Humans already use fifty-four percent of all the fresh water in riv

新东方背诵文选 L44.Obtaining Fresh water from icebergs

The concept of obtaining fresh water from icebergs that are towed to populated areas and arid regions of the world was once treated as a joke more appropriate to cartoons than real life. But now it is

考研背诵50篇——44.Obtaining Fresh water from icebergs

The concept of obtaining fresh water from icebergs that are towed to populated areas and arid regions of the world was once treated as a joke more appropriate to cartoons than real life. But now it is being considered quite seriously by many nations,

Water Storage Systems

Broadcast: May 12, 2003 By Jill Moss This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Each year, millions of people in Bangladesh drink ground water that has been polluted by naturally high levels

With Water Supply Nearly Dry, Cape Town Declares ‘Day Zero’

The city of Cape Town, South Africa has announced new water restrictions as officials warn the water supply could run dry in three months. The order to take effect February 1 - will cut city residents daily water usage by nearly half over current res

Brazil: Water Is an International Problem

A Brazilian official says water restrictions in Brasilia will end by December, when an expanded supply system will be completed. United Nations officials say Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, is one of a growing number of cities with water shortages.

WHO Warns Terrorists Could Threaten Food Supply

Broadcast: Jan 31 2003 The World Health Organization is warning countries to take steps to prevent terrorist attacks on food supplies. About 1.5 million people, most of them children, die each year fr

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在卫生间雪莉和一个陌生人搭上腔，两人讨论起补妆所需的化妆品和化妆品品牌等。两个人到底谈论了些什么呢？ Listen Read Lear The development of the nation has created many problems. People are using more and more water resources. Also, development has crea

VOA标准英语2012--Hungrier Planet Strains Water Supply

Hungrier Planet Strains Water Supply Thirsty food Water. As the population grows, there are more and more people at the tap every day. But when it comes to the worlds demand for water, drinking it is just the beginning Food - and agriculture in parti

VOA标准英语2012--Global Warming Might Threaten Water Supply

Global Warming Might Threaten Water Supply Stanford University climate expert Noah Diffenbaugh led the study, which compares snowpack conditions across the northern hemisphere in the late 20th century with climate model projections for the next one h

VOA标准英语2013--Scientists Ponder 'Epoch' of Damage to Global Water System

Scientists Ponder 'Epoch' of Damage to Global Water System Scientists say a new geologic epoch has begun whereby humans are causing major damage to global water systems. They warn of a planetary transformation comparable to the retreat of the glacier

Russia Defends Deal to Supply Air Defence Systems to Syria

Russia has defended that his country's anti-aircraft missile deal with Syria is legal and in line with international norms. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov. First, the contract on S-300s is absolutely legal, it's transparent and it's fully in

英语听力：自然百科 神奇水世界 Water-14

Today we take our control of water for granted. Modern civilization couldn't exist without it. But there is still only a finite amount of water to go around. In many parts of the world, scarcity has led to a bitter struggle for control over the avail

NPC told of increasingly safe drinking water

BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The number of people in China's rural areas who lack access to safe drinking water has reduced by 221 million from 2004 to 2010, the vice minister of the country's National Development and Reform Commission said on Wednes

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选择一个节能的供暖系统

The more you know about the various heating systems that are available on the market today, the better able you will be to choose the best one for your home. Obviously, your main goal (besides being comfortable), is to have a heating and air conditio

Australian Researchers Aim for Greener Desalination

Researchers in Sydney are leading a new international effort to make desalination more environmentally friendly. Current techniques tend to use excessive amounts of energy or are heavily reliant on chemicals. The University of Technology in Sydney is

CCTV9英语新闻：Victims relying on water purification vehicles

Nearly 230,000 people affected by the earthquake in Yunnan have been relocated to safer areas. Longtoushan County is the worst-hit area. Two relocation sites were established there to accommodate victims. Works are now underway to repair dozens of wa

CCTV9英语新闻：China releases water to supply Mekong River

Chinese Minister of Water Resources, Chen Lei, says Beijing has offered to discharge water to alleviate the drought in Mekong River Basin countries. He said the remarks during a media briefing on Wednesday. The Jinghong Hydropower Station in southwes

CCTV9英语新闻：China sends drinking water to southern Yangon

China is providing much needed water supply to Myanmar, which has been badly hit by drought. The Chinese embassy to Myanmar and local NGOs have organized delivery of a tank containing 33,000 liters of drinking water to southern Yangon, one of the mos