OPENING COMMENT
Hello, friends. Happy Friday Eve. It`s Thursday, May 18. Let`s keep it going strong. We`re almost at the end of the week.
And let`s make this a random thought Thursday, shall we? What word actually becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
Now, if you know the answer, keep it to yourself. If not, think about it. Ruminate and debate, and I`ll give you the answer at the end of the show.
I`m Coy Wire. This is CNN 10. And we begin overseas where we`re seeing heavy flooding in Italy.
- Random - 무작위의
- Debate - 논쟁
Headline News
Headline: Flooding and Mudslides in Italy Force Evacuations, Grand Prix Event Canceled
Summary: At least five people have been killed, and over 5000 residents have been evacuated from their homes in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna due to extreme flooding and mudslides. The region, previously suffering from a prolonged drought, is now under a red alert, with more rain expected. The Formula One Grand Prix event scheduled for the weekend has been canceled due to the heavy flooding. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed sympathy for those affected and assured the government's readiness to provide necessary aid.
북부 이탈리아 지역인 에밀리아-로마냐에서 극심한 홍수와 산사태로 최소 다섯 명이 사망하였으며, 5000명 이상의 주민들이 자택을 대피해야 했습니다. 이전에 가뭄으로 고생하던 이 지역은 이제 적색 경보 상태로, 추가적인 비가 예상됩니다. 주말에 예정되어 있던 푸미라 원 그랑프리는 호우로 인해 취소되었습니다. 이탈리아 총리 조르지아 멜로니는 피해자들에 대한 동정을 표하며 정부가 필요한 지원을 제공할 준비가 되어 있다고 밝혔습니다.
Officials say at least five people have been killed and over 5000 residents have been forced to be evacuated from their homes after extreme flooding and mudslides hit the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna.
This region actually was suffering a prolonged drought, but it`s under red alert, meaning it`s the highest-level warning or state of emergency for life threatening weather events. The situation is getting dire as more rain is expected. A total of 600 firefighters have been deployed from all over the country to assist with evacuation efforts in the region after one of its rivers burst its banks. Officials, they`re advising residents there to take the utmost caution.
Formula One has even announced the cancellation of this weekend`s Grand Prix event there because of heavy flooding in the region. Citing safety concerns. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni tweeted on Tuesday evening, extending her total sympathy to those affected by the flooding, adding that the government stands, "ready to intervene with the necessary aid." CNN`s Barbie Latza Nadeau has more for us from Italy.
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BARBIE LATZA NADEAU, CNN CONTRIBUTOR: Roads turn to rivers as rain many hoped would alleviate drought conditions. Now a serious threat in the central Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. There are already victims. And rescuers are searching for the missing. Hundreds of people were rescued from flooded homes, many brought to safety and rubber dinghies on flooded streets. More than 5000 people are under evacuation, according to the civil protection, the region had been undergoing severe drought.
In 2022, low rainfall and extreme heat depleted the river Po a crucial waterway for transport and irrigation. A winter with very little snow did little to help. And as bad as these floods are, they are only a drop in the bucket for what is needed to reverse the drought. Earlier this month, a downpour swelled the Po by 5 feet. This deluge of water will raise it even more, but it is still well below average.
Extreme weather events are threatening other Italian regions from Venice, where the MOSE floodgates have been raised to protect the city from high water, to Sicily, where heavy storms down trees and flooded homes. Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, Rome.
- Flooding - 홍수
- Mudslides - 산사태
- Evacuations - 대피
- Extreme - 극심한
- Alert - 경보
- Drought - 가뭄
- Red alert - 최고 경보
- Life threatening - 생명을 위협하는
- Weather events - 기상 현상
- Firefighters - 소방관
- Region - 지역
- Burst its banks - 제방이 범람하다
- Advising - 충고하는
- Cancellation - 취소
- Grand Prix - 그랑프리
- Italian Prime Minister - 이탈리아 총리
- Sympathy - 동정
- Government - 정부
- Aid - 지원
- Ecuador - 에콰도르
- Debt-For-Nature program - 빚 대환 자연 보전 프로그램
- Conservation efforts - 보전 노력
- Galapagos Islands - 갈라파고스 제도
- Biodiversity - 생물 다양성
- Endangered species - 멸종 위기 종
- Ecosystem - 생태계
- Loan - 대출
- Sustainable fishery - 지속 가능한 어업
- Environment - 환경
- Survival - 생존
- Flora and fauna - 식물과 동물
- Tourism - 관광
- United Nations (UN) - 유엔
- Agreement - 협정
- Ambitious measures - 야심찬 조치
- Environmentalists - 환경 운동가
- Win-win - 양자 모두에게 이로운
Ten second trivia
Headline: Galapagos Islands Inspire Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution
Summary: The Galapagos Islands, an archipelago in Ecuador, played a crucial role in inspiring Charles Darwin's theory of evolution during his visit in 1835. Known for their rich biodiversity and endangered species, these islands now require protection. Ecuador has initiated a Debt-For-Nature program, converting $1.6 billion of its debt into a loan aimed at conserving the Galapagos Islands. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to safeguard the unique ecosystem and support the sustainable fishery, with the ultimate goal of preserving Ecuador's natural heritage and promoting tourism.
에콰도르의 한 군도인 갈라파고스 제도는 1835년 찰스 다윈의 진화론에 영감을 주는 데 결정적인 역할을 했습니다. 풍부한 생물 다양성과 멸종 위기에 처한 종들로 알려진 이 섬들은 이제 보호가 필요합니다. 에콰도르는 16억 달러의 부채를 갈라파고스 제도를 보존하기 위한 대출로 전환하는 자연을 위한 부채 프로그램을 시작했습니다. 이 획기적인 계획은 에콰도르의 자연 유산을 보존하고 관광을 촉진하는 궁극적인 목표를 가지고 독특한 생태계를 보호하고 지속 가능한 어업을 지원하고자 합니다.
WIRE: Ten second trivia.
Charles Darwin`s theory of evolution was inspired by a trip to what group of islands?
Hawaiian Islands, British Isles, Galapagos Islands or the Florida Keys?
An Ecuadorian archipelago, the Galapagos Islands inspired the theory of evolution following Darwin`s trip there in 1835.
The Galapagos Islands are known for their rich biodiversity and stunning wildlife with endangered species. But many of the species on the islands are now in need of protection. Our Lynda Kinkade reports on how Ecuador has started a new program called Debt-For-Nature to help fund conservation efforts.
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LYNDA KINKADE, CNN INTERNATIONAL ANCHOR: Darwin`s flycatcher, a creature that helped inspire Darwin`s theory on evolution 188 years ago, sits perched on the edge of extinction. The small bird species native to Ecuador`s Galapagos Island chain is dwindling in number.
On the island of Santa Cruz, just 15 adult pears remain. Yet scientists see a glimmer of hope in the past year, 12 new chicks were hatched, a sign that the species will live on to fight another day.
For now, this tiny comeback is helping to spur efforts to protect the rich biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands. These islands are at a perilous crossroads. According to researchers, a million plants and animals worldwide are at risk of extinction from habitat destruction, rising carbon emissions and overfishing.
As biodiversity declines worldwide, the Galapagos Islands are a litmus test. To protect this precious ecosystem, Ecuador announced a record setting deal to convert $1.6 billion of its debt into a loan it says would channel at least $12 million a year to conserving the Galapagos.
JOSE ANTONIO DAVALOS, ECUADORIAN ENVIRONMENT MINISTER (through translator): Not only will it allow us to protect 2500 marine species, of which 38 are migratory, but it will also allow us to move towards a sustainable fishery.
KINKADE: It is one of the largest debt for conservation swaps in history. Over the next two decades, Ecuador hopes to channel over $450 million towards protecting one of the most incredible ecosystems on the planet, a move that some say is crucial not just for the environment, but for Ecuador`s survival.
ELIZABETH SALINAS, TRADER (through translator): It seems to me that we must help maintain the flora and fauna and thus attract tourism, which is what keeps the country alive.
KINKADE: In late 2022, nearly 190 nations signed on to take measures to combat biodiversity loss, passing a U.N. agreement that pledges to preserve 30% of the world`s land and seas by 2030. Ambitious measures that conservation groups say do not go far enough.
Meanwhile, some environmentalists hope Ecuador`s debt for conservation model gains momentum in other parts of the world as a win-win for both economies and for conservation efforts. Lynda Kinkade, CNN.
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Theory of evolution - 진화론
Trip - 여행
Islands - 섬들
Archipelago - 연쇄 제도
Inspired - 영감을 받은
Biodiversity - 생물 다양성
Endangered species - 멸종 위기 종
Protection - 보호
Debt-For-Nature program - 빚 대환 자연 프로그램
Conservation efforts - 보전 노력
Loan - 대출
Sustainable fishery - 지속 가능한 어업
Precious ecosystem - 소중한 생태계
Environment - 환경
Survival - 생존
Flora and fauna - 식물과 동물
Attract tourism - 관광을 유치하다
Biodiversity loss - 생물 다양성의 감소
U.N. agreement - 유엔 협정
Conservation groups - 보전 단체
Momentum - 탄력
Win-win - 양쪽이 이길 수 있는
Economies - 경제
Natural heritage - 자연 유산
Promoting - 촉진
Unique - 독특한
Ecosystem - 생태계
Initiative - 이니셔티브
Groundbreaking - 획기적인
Safeguard - 보호하다
Heritage - 유산
Tourism - 관광
Measures - 조치
Combat - 대응하다
Land and seas - 육지와 해양
Ambitious - 야심찬
Environmentalists - 환경 운동가
Gains - 얻다
Momentum - 탄력
Efforts - 노력
10 out of 10
Headline: "Plants Make Sounds When Thirsty or Stressed, Study Finds"
Summary: A recent study reveals that plants produce sounds that are inaudible to humans, indicating their response to stress and thirst. Using ultrasonic microphones, scientists have recorded these sounds, providing insights into the communication of plants. Additionally, the research highlights that plants can detect certain sounds, such as those made by bees or caterpillars, triggering specific responses like producing sweeter nectar or releasing defensive chemicals. Furthermore, plants exhibit family recognition and cooperation, showing reduced growth when in proximity to relatives. While talking or playing music to plants may not directly impact their survival, it reflects the attentiveness of plant caregivers.
최근의 한 연구는 식물이 스트레스와 갈증에 대한 반응을 나타내는 인간이 들을 수 없는 소리를 낸다는 것을 보여줍니다. 초음파 마이크를 사용하여, 과학자들은 식물의 의사소통에 대한 통찰력을 제공하면서, 이러한 소리를 녹음했습니다. 게다가, 이 연구는 식물들이 꿀벌이나 애벌레가 내는 소리와 같은 특정한 소리를 감지할 수 있다는 것을 강조합니다. 이것은 더 달콤한 꿀을 생산하거나 방어적인 화학 물질을 방출하는 것과 같은 특정한 반응을 유발합니다. 게다가, 식물들은 가족의 인정과 협동심을 보여주며, 친척들과 가까이 있을 때 감소된 성장을 보여줍니다. 식물에게 말을 하거나 음악을 연주하는 것은 그들의 생존에 직접적인 영향을 미치지 않을 수 있지만, 그것은 식물을 돌보는 사람들의 주의력을 반영합니다.
본문:
WIRE: Now, this next story is going to make you think twice the next time you see a plant. Did you know that plants actually make sounds that are undetectable to the human ear? That`s right. And according to a new study, our seemingly silent green friends actually make noises when they`re thirsty or when they`re under some kind of stress. Where do you hear this?
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Those everyday house plants sitting on your windowsill are more like us than we thought. New research shows they even get stressed and are vocal about it. Listen to this. These popping sounds come from a stressed tomato plant. To record this, scientists use ultrasonic microphones that detect frequencies human ears can`t. The audio is then sped up and edited so we can hear it. Researchers are unsure why plants make these sounds, but we do know that plants can detect certain sounds as well.
RICHARD KARBAN, ENTOMOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS: Plants have been reported to respond to the sounds of bees, to produce sweeter nectar, and also chewing sounds of caterpillars feeding on their leaves.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: For example, watch this mustard plant react to a cabbage caterpillar chewing on its leaves by releasing an internal wave of calcium.
KARBAN: Some of these electrical responses are not too dissimilar to the electrical responses that occur in nerve cells of animals.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Plants then become more resistant or less preferred by insects. Scientists say that these defenses are passed down to plants offspring through their seeds. And it`s not just their progeny. Plants can even recognize and help other family members.
KARBAN: We don`t know how this works, but when plants encounter the roots of their relatives as opposed to the roots of strangers, they have been found to grow less and as a result, to compete less for resources like water and soil nutrients.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: All of these abilities are tied to plants fight for survival. But contrary to what some plant lovers may think, a plant survival doesn`t appear to be affected by talking to or playing it music.
KARBAN: My guess is that if you care enough to talk to your plant, you`re probably paying attention to how it`s doing, what kinds of conditions it`s experiencing. And that`s probably a good thing.
Undetectable: 감지할 수 없는
Seemingly: 겉보기에는
Thirsty: 갈증을 느끼는
Stress: 스트레스
Ultrasonic: 초음파의
Frequencies: 주파수
Sped up: 가속화된
Edited: 편집된
Respond: 반응하다
Nectar: 꿀
Chewing: 씹는
Leaves: 잎
Release: 방출하다
Internal: 내부의
Calcium: 칼슘
Electrical responses: 전기적 반응
Dissimilar: 유사하지 않은
Nerve cells: 신경세포
Offspring: 자손
Recognize: 인식하다
Compete: 경쟁하다
Resources: 자원
Soil nutrients: 토양 영양소
Affected: 영향을 받는
Attentiveness: 주의력
Conditions: 상황
Experiencing: 경험하는
Closing Comment
Summary: A mysterious creature has been discovered in underground pipes in Oviedo, Florida, by stormwater crews using a robotic camera. Initially mistaken for a salamander or a frog, it turned out to be a five-foot-long alligator. The robot could only follow the creature for a short distance before encountering a blockage. In other news, Mary from St. Isidore School in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, won the "Your Word Wednesday" contest with the word "qualm," defined as an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear. Lastly, the random thought for Thursday revolves around the word "short," which becomes "shorter" when two letters are added.
한 신비한 생물체가 플로리다 오비에도의 지하 파이프에서 로봇 카메라를 사용하는 빗물 팀에 의해 발견되었습니다. 처음에는 도롱뇽이나 개구리로 착각했지만, 5피트 길이의 악어로 밝혀졌습니다. 그 로봇은 장애물을 마주치기 전에 짧은 거리 동안만 그 생물을 따라갈 수 있었습니다. 다른 소식은 세인트 메리입니다. 펜실베니아 퀘이커타운에 있는 Isidore School은 의심, 걱정 또는 두려움의 불안한 감정으로 정의되는 "qualm"이라는 단어로 "Your Word Wedday" 대회에서 우승했습니다. 마지막으로, 목요일의 무작위적인 생각은 두 글자가 더해질 때 "짧은"이라는 단어를 중심으로 돌아갑니다.
WIRE: Now, if you don`t have any qualms about walking past storm drains along the sidewalk, this next story getting a 10 out of 10 might make you think twice. A mysterious creature is lurking in the pipes underground, seen by stormwater crews in Oviedo, Florida, with a robotic camera. At first, they think it`s a salamander or a frog, but then, that`s a gator, dude. And we`re talking about a five-foot-long gator. The robot could only follow the prehistoric looking beast for about 340 feet before the bot got stuck, and it was see you later, alligator. Wonder where that thing is.
All right. So many great Your Word Wednesday submissions yesterday. And the winner is Mary from St. Isidore School in Quakertown, Pennsylvania for qualm, a noun that`s an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry or fear, especially about one`s own conduct. Well done.
And as for that random thought Thursday, what word actually becomes shorter when you add two letters to it? The word is short it becomes shorter when you add two letters.
Our special shout out is going to southern Utah today. Parowan High School in Parowan. We see you, rise up, everyone, and make it an awesome day. I`m Coy Wire and we are CNN 10.
Qualms: 망설임, 걱정
Lurking: 숨어있는
Storm drains: 폭우 배수로
Sidewalk: 보도
Robotic camera: 로봇 카메라
Salamander: 도롱뇽
Frog: 개구리
Gator: 악어
Prehistoric: 선사 시대의
Beast: 괴물, 야수
Bot: 로봇
Stuck: 막힌
Alligator: 악어
Random thought: 무작위로 떠오른 생각
Shout out: 인사, 인사말
Awesome: 멋진, 훌륭한