[C+] Despite Ramping Up Green Energy, India Cannot Ditch Coal

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Despite Ramping Up...

1. Why did India increase coal production despite the push for green energy?

2. How much power does coal contribute to India's power generation?

3. What dilemma does India face in balancing its development goals with its climate change commitments?

4. How does the international community play a role in India's transition to green energy?

5. Why is the pace at which India eliminates coal from its energy mix important?

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1. Which new words/phrases were easiest to remember? Give three.

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2. Which words/phrases were you having a hard time to speak/understand? Give three.

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ramp up

phrasal verb

- to increase the speed, power, or cost of something

Producers can quickly ramp up production.

sprawl

[ sprawl ]

verb

- to cover a large area of land with building, especially gradually over a period of time

The refugee camps sprawl across the landscape.

nonfossil

[ nuh-'fos-uhl ]

noun

- not derived from fossil fuel

The government is looking for nonfossil energy sources.

galloping

[ 'gal-uh-ping ]

adjective

- increasing or developing at a very fast rate that cannot be controlled

The galloping inflation is pushing up prices.

endow

[ en-'dou ]

verb

- to give money that will provide an income for college or university, a hospital or other organization

Several private institutions are raising money to endow financial aid for lower-income students.