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Air travel pollution

Air travel produces 3-5% of the carbon dioxide released in to the atmosphere, and is predicted to become the world’s largest cause of environmental damage and global warming. Governments around the world plan to increase the cost of flying to encourage people to fly less. To what extent do you agre..
Sep 27,2018

Passport regulation

Some people believe that passports are essential as a way of regulating the population of countries. Others believe they should be abolished and we should be able to travel where we like. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion...
Sep 27,2018

Advertisements

Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we do not really need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our live. Which viewpoint do you agree with?..
Sep 27,2018

Morden vs tradtional shop

An increasing number of larger shopping areas, small and department strores are leading to the decline of smaller corner shops. What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in larger shopping centers than smaller, more traditional shops?..
Sep 27,2018

Luke's English Podcast

Luke’s English Podcast is an award-winning audio download for learners of English as a foreign language...
Nov 12,2017

Music and the emotions

Neuroscientist Jonah Lehrer considers the emotional power of music. Why does music make us feel? ..
Sep 29,2017

Collecting as a hobby

Collecting must be one of the most varied of human activities, and it's one that many of us psychologists find fascinating. Many forms of collecting have been dignified with a technical name: an archtophilist collects teddy bears, a philatelist collects postage stamps, and a deltiologist collects po..
Sep 29,2017

The lost city

An explorer’s encounter with the ruined city of Machu Picchu, the most famous icon of the Inca civilisation. When the US explorer and academic Hiram Bingham arrived in South America in 1911, he was ready for what was to be the greatest achievement of his life: the exploration of the remote hinterl..
Sep 29,2017

The intersection of health sciences and geography

While many diseases that affect humans have been eradicated due to improvements in vaccinations and the availability of healthcare, there are still areas around the world where certain health issues are more prevalent. ..
Sep 29,2017

The risks agriculture faces in developing countries

Two things distinguish food production from all other productive activities: first, every single person needs food each day and has a right to it; and second, it is hugely dependent on nature...
Sep 29,2017