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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
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- Researchers studied climate change and its effect on income.
- The study found lower incomes across the United States.
- Many people and businesses feel these income losses now.
- The research compares weather changes over many years.
- Temperature shifts can affect prices and trade.
- When many regions are hot, effects add up quickly.
- The study did not include extreme storms or fires.
- Results could change planning for business and government.
- Researchers hope to update this work regularly.
Difficult words
- researcher — person who studies and checks factsResearchers
- climate change — long-term change in weather patterns
- income — money a person or business earnsincomes
- temperature — how hot or cold the air is
- trade — buying and selling goods between people
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Discussion questions
- Have you noticed weather changes where you live?
- Do you think hotter weather can affect prices?
- Should governments make plans for these changes?
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