4 NEWS - 2nd term

Scientists Study How Climate Change Affects Horses

Summary

The diversification of the species of the Equinae emerged some 18 million years ago with 140 species, currently only seven remain: the kiang, the Przewalski horse, the Grévy zebra, the plains zebra, the mountain zebra, the Asian wild ass and the African wild ass.

The classical theory suggested that this explosion was linked to the appearance of grasslands where grasslands predominate, now, however it is known that it is due to environmental factors, such as climate changes. The horses emerged in North America then moved to Eurasia through the Bering Strait and from there to Africa.

In conclusion,what is believed to have happened, as indicated by the paleontologist and his colleagues, is that environmental factors, such as climate changes, generated fragmented ecosystems with enough food to sustain a multitude of isolated and genetically different populations, although physically similar.

Vocabulary

Grasslands: Prades
Flooding: Inundació
Droughts: Sequeres
Mammals: Mamífers

Opinion

This news is a clear example of the consequences of climate change. If there had not been said change we would now have many animal spices.

From these conclusions we can affirm that biodiversity requires study in its entirety and with its three levels of organization: genetic, specific and ecosystemic

https://thehorse.com/110597/scientists-study-how-climate-change-affects-horses/

3 NEWS - 2nd term

Sharing the (self) love: the rise of the selfie and digital narcissism

Summary

Narcissism has evolved throughout history. It was Freud who coined the term 'narcissism' in memory of the character of the Greek mythology Narcissus. There have always been self-centered people, vain and delighted to have known each other, but never before had there been such a quantity per square meter.

According to studies, narcissism is linked to a parental education that overestimates children because they are praised excessively and, over time, children believe they are unique. Further,the irruption of the Internet and its derivatives in our lives plays an essential role and has a multiplying effect that transforms the mundane into extraordinary.

Narcissistic behavior surrounds us. Nowadays it manifests itself in selfish people, not very empathetic, sometimes somewhat exhibitionist, who want to be the center of attention and who think they are extraordinary. Even so, experts clarify that those who talk about epidemics exaggerate.

Vocabulary

Blockbuster: Superproducció
Sum-up: Resumir
Heavier: Més pesat
Broadcast: Emissió
Hedgehog: Eriçó
Delighted: Encantat

Opinion

I think a narcissistic person is very well that he has self-confidence but to a certain extent. Because although they have a good image of themselves, they need the admiration of others, and they also resort to defensive strategies such as aggression when they feel threatened superiority.

I think about this topic that people they have to be are valued for their quality of being human, and not only for appearance.

https://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog/2014/mar/13/selfie-social-media-love-digital-narcassism

NEWS 3

GLOBAL WARMING NOT PRIMARILY CAUSED BY CO2, SAYS DONALD TRUMP'S ENVIRONMENT CHIEF SCOTT PRUITT

SUMMARY

The global warming is accelerated temperature warming on Earth. It is caused by increased emissions of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and sulfur gases).

Chief of the US Environment Believes that CO2 does not harm the atmosphere.

Scott Pruitt, of the Republican Party, affirmed that carbon dioxide is not the main pollutant gas, although information published in the agency he directs says otherwise.

He believes that measuring the impact of human activity on climate is very difficult to do and that there is tremendous disagreement about the degree of impact. That is, it contradicts its own agency

And her comments were quickly rejected by the scientists, her immediate predecessor to the EPA chief, Gina McCarthy etc.

VOCABULARY

Fuel: combustible
Standards: normas
Rush: presa
Sued: demandat
Coal: carbó
Widely: extensament
Review: revisió
Framed: emmarcat
Aimed: dirigit
Boosting: impulsat

CONCLUSION

The climate has cooled and warmed for various reasons throughout the history of the world. An accelerated warming, as we are living today, is unheard-of in the history of the planet. It is a theme that affects us all so we must take action for the future of the planet. Humanity is in our hands, only governments and us can make Earth a better world. Beginning to avoid the use of fossil fuels and applying the “3Rs” concept - reduce, recycle, reuse.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-10/new-epa-chief-says-man-made-co2-not-to-blame-for-global-warming/8342052