πSea ice the size of Greenland is missing. This, and collapsing ice shelves, are just some of the problems Antarctica is facing due to climate change. Scientists have met this week to discuss how important the Southern Ocean is to the health of the whole planet. They say more funding is urgently needed. (Cover image: Getty) Test your understanding in the quiz on our webpage: πKey words and phrases: π virtually - almost - Iβm sorry Iβm late. I was virtually on the bus when it left without me! - I virtually cried when I realised Iβd left my headphones at home. π put on ice - postpone - The funding was reduced, so the project was put on ice. - Neil was thinking about moving house, but heβs put it on ice for now. π call for - publicly ask for - The organisation called for changes to legislation when they published their research. - Many voters are calling for different leadership. To download a transcript and audio, go here: βοΈ 0:00 - Introduction βοΈ 0:24 - Story βοΈ 1:17 - Headline 1 βοΈ 2:59 - Headline 2 βοΈ 4:32 - Headline 3 βοΈ 5:57 - Language summary More popular videos to help you improve your English: β Find lots more videos about climate change here. π β Learn about eco-anxiety in 6 Minute English. π β Learn about rainforest destruction here. π π€©π€©π€© SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English π βοΈ Visit our website π βοΈ Follow us on Instagram π βοΈ Find us on Facebook π βοΈ Join us on TikTok π @bbclearningenglish Get our app: Android π iPhone π We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment π #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #climatechange #antarctica #penguins
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