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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple, one of the world\u2019s leading technology companies, is taking significant steps to protect the environment. Recent reports show that the company is producing less pollution and working toward more sustainable manufacturing and energy practices. This move highlights Apple\u2019s commitment to a cleaner and greener future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to learn more about Apple hitting its new milestones in emissions reductions, clean energy, and recycled materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2025\/04\/apple-surpasses-60-percent-reduction-in-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “ripple<\/strong>” mean? “Many of these facilities also serve additional customers, helping this progress ripple <\/strong>beyond Apple.” <\/em>Make a sentence with this. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “abate<\/strong>” mean? “In 2024, display and semiconductor suppliers abated <\/strong>8.4 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and the new commitments will accelerate that progress in the coming years.”<\/em> Create a sentence with this. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Define “footprint<\/strong>“in this context. “Apple today announced that the company has surpassed a 60 percent reduction in its global greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2015 levels, as part of its Apple 2030 goal to become carbon neutral across its entire footprint <\/strong>in the next five years.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. How might Apple\u2019s efforts to reduce pollution affect its reputation and sales globally?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How can large technology companies balance innovation, profit, and environmental responsibility?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How does corporate environmental responsibility impact global climate change, and can individual actions make a difference?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Can a company truly be environmentally responsible if it continues to produce millions of electronic devices every year? Discuss.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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