Learning English

World energy crisis

With energy bills rising and gas supply problems across the world, some governments are thinking about using coal as an energy source.

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The story 

The world’s temperatures are rising - and so are people’s energy bills. Gas supply problems have been caused by the war in Ukraine. Now some governments are thinking of returning to the use of coal to generate power.

Key words and phrases

unimaginable
hard to believe, often because it’s shocking

• The death caused unimaginable sadness in the family.
• Covid has had an unimaginable effect on young people’s mental health.

short-term fix
temporary solution

• I’m using tape on my broken glasses as a short-term fix.
• Hiring retired teachers is a short-term fix for the staff shortages in schools.

bitter
unpleasant

• He felt very bitter after the divorce.
• There’s a bitter wind outside. Wear a coat and hat!

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