Climate change: Are there too many people 6 Minute English

What do you think is the biggest cause of climate change We ll be discussing the controversial link between overpopulation and climate change and whether the size of your carbon footprint depends on where in the world you were born. This week s question How many people are there in the world today Is it: a) seven billion b) eight billion c) nine billion Listen to the programme to find out the answer. Vocabulary carbon footprint measurement of how much carbon dioxide is produced by someone s everyday activities crunch (the) numbers perform many mathematical calculations involving large amounts of data and numbers mod cons ( modern conveniences) technology and machines like cars, washingmachines, airconditioning and fridges which make life easier and more pleasant affluence having lots of money or owning many material possessions apologetic showing that you feel sorry for something harmful you have said or done