ニュースで学ぶ現代英語 23/8/7-11
ニュースで学ぶ現代英語 23/8/7-11
ニュースで学ぶ現代英語 23/8/7-11(月) Ｇ２０エネルギー相会合 共同声明まとまらず
G20 ENERGY MINISTERS FAIL TO ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT
G20 energy ministers fail to issue joint statement
2023年7月22日のニュース
Energy ministers from the Group of 20 economies have wrapped up a meeting in India, failing to issue a joint statement. Their talks came as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is increasing concerns over the stable supply of energy.
European nations sought quicker action to end global dependence on fossil fuels and called for the expanded use of renewable energy sources. But developing countries that rely on thermal power generation, as well as oil-producing nations, opposed the measure.
Most of the participants condemned growing energy and food insecurity caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
It was the second year in a row that the G20 members have failed to draw up a joint statement. After the meeting, host nation India released a summary of items that the participants were able to agree on. The document says energy security and decarbonization need to be advanced simultaneously through various pathways, taking into consideration the situation in each country.
ニュースで学ぶ現代英語 23/8/8(火) 北海道 新雪からマイクロプラスチック
MICROPLASTICS FOUND IN SNOW FROM REMOTE AREAS IN HOKKAIDO
Microplastics found in snow from remote areans in Hokkaido
2023年7月21日のニュース
Researchers in Japan say they’ve found microplastics in snow across much of the northern prefecture Hokkaido, including at a World Natural Heritage site.
A team led by an associate professor at Hokkaido’s Kitami Institute of Technology studied samples of fresh snow from eight spots in the prefecture. It detected microplastics at all the locations, including at the World Natural Heritage site of Shiretoko.
They say the particles were mainly made of polyethylene and measured 0.06 millimeters or less. The team believes microplastics floating in the atmosphere got mixed with snow and accumulated across wide areas.
Bits of plastic that are 5 millimeters or smaller threaten marine ecosystems because fish and other creatures can easily swallow them.
ニュースで学ぶ現代英語 23/8/9(水) 中国の食品輸入規制に政府が懸念
JAPAN CONVEYS CONCERNS TO CHINA OVER IMPORT CONTROLS
Japan conveys concerns to China over import controls
2023年7月22日のニュース
Japan has expressed concerns to China over the possible implementation of import controls on its seafood. Beijing has suggested it may take the measure in response to Japanese plans to release treated and diluted water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the ocean.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu said blanket radiation screenings by China would go against the global trend of easing or lifting restrictions on Japanese foods. Matsuno added that Japan has urged Beijing to address the situation properly through diplomatic channels.
Japan says a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency shows that discharging the water into the ocean would be consistent with international safety standards. But officials in Beijing say they may still implement the import controls.
Some Japanese seafood products are currently being held up for unusually long customs inspections in China.
ニュースで学ぶ現代英語 23/8/10(木) 大谷の球宴使用ヘルメット 高値で落札
OHTANI GEAR FETCHES PRINCELY SUM
Ohtani gear fetches princely sum
2023年7月21日のニュース
Japanese baseball star Ohtani Shohei has made his mark on the U.S. major leagues, with records in hitting, pitching, and even with his paycheck. Now he’s proving his worth on the market for memorabilia.
Major League Baseball held a charity auction following its All-Star Game last week. One of the items up for grabs was a batting helmet worn by Ohtani in the game.
Bidding started at 10 dollars and skyrocketed from there. The winning bid was a whopping 98,000 dollars. That eclipsed the amount of the second-place item, a helmet worn by Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts, which fetched just over 2,000 dollars.
Ohtani earned his spot on the All-Star team by getting more votes than any other player in the American League. More than two-and-a-half million fans put him on their ballots.
ニュースで学ぶ現代英語 23/8/11(金) 世界各地で記録的な猛暑
HEAT WAVES GRIP NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
Heat waves grip northern hemisphere
2023年7月20日のニュース
People across the Northern Hemisphere are feeling the effects of a warming planet. Those on three continents are caught in a heat wave.
China has seen record-breaking temperatures. Beijing residents seek cover in the shade or look for relief in lakes. Wednesday was the 28th day this year the capital logged a high of 35 degrees Celsius or above.
Death Valley in California is known for its scorching summer heat. The mercury hit a sizzling 56 degrees on Sunday.
Another U.S. hot spot, Phoenix, on Tuesday recorded a high of 44 degrees Celsius. Highs in the Arizona capital topped 43 degrees for a record 19 straight days.
(Citizen)
“It’s like when you open, like, an oven. That’s what it feels like.”
(Citizen)
“I take a walk and then we are over in the dog park before the sun starts coming out. I guess we have to be vampires in this kind of weather. Hahaha.”
