The Environment and the Tragedy of the Commons (Conversation Club)
This week, the Thinking in English Community is discussing the environment and the Tragedy of the Commons in our conversation…
What Is the Tragedy of the Commons? (Bonus Episode)
Today, I want to talk about an idea you might have heard before: the tragedy of the commons. This is…
295. Why Does Botswana Want to Send 20,000 Elephants to Germany? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Botswana’s president made worldwide news headlines in April after he threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany. Why did he…
286. Who is Responsible for the Most Deaths in History?: The Story of Thomas Midgely Jr! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Today I want to tell you the story of Thomas Midgely Jr. He was a scientist, engineer, and incredibly successful…
285. Are Electric Cars Environmentally Friendly? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Are electric cars actually environmentally friendly? Are they a good option for people who want to reduce their carbon footprints?…
241. What is Environmental Terrorism?: The Collapse of Ukraine’s Largest Dam! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
The largest dam in Ukraine collapsed, and it is likely the disaster was due to a deliberate attack. If it…
23. UK Bans New Fossil Fuel Vehicles… by 2030 (English Vocabulary Lesson)
On today’s episode we will look at the recent announcement that the UK will ban all new fossil fuel powered…