People who make things out of glass are trying to make less pollution. They want to use less stuff and make things lighter because it's better for the Earth. Some people are worried because glass is heavier than plastic or metal, and they think it's not fair. But glass can be used again and again without making trash. They are thinking about using electric power instead of gas to make glass because it's cleaner for the air.
A company in a place called Knottingley wants to use electric power to make glass by the year 2026. Before, people thought it was too expensive, but now it might be okay because of how much electric power costs. But, using electric power might be too costly for making a lot of glass. They also need to make sure there is enough electric power for everyone. Even though it's hard, they are trying to find ways to make glass without hurting the Earth. They also want to use old glass to make new things and try to use less glass to help the planet.
Original news source: Why there's a revolution on the way in glass making (BBC)
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π€ Comprehension Questions:
They are trying to make less pollution.
Because it's better for the Earth.
Because glass is heavier.
By recycling it and making new things out of old glass.
Electric power.
Knottingley.
To protect the environment and keep the Earth clean.
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People who make things out of glass are to make less pollution. They want to use less stuff and make things lighter because it's better for the Earth. Some people are worried because glass is than plastic or metal, and they think it's not fair. But glass can be used again and again without making trash. They are thinking about using electric power instead of gas to make glass because it's cleaner for the air. A company in a place wants to use electric to make glass by the year 2026. Before, people thought it was too expensive, but now it might be okay because of how much electric power costs. But, using electric power might be too for making a lot of glass. They also need to make sure there is enough electric power for everyone. Even though it's hard, they are trying to find ways to make glass without hurting the Earth. They also to use old glass to make new things and try to use less glass to help the .
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is pollution?
2. How would you feel if you saw a lot of trash on the ground?
3. Do you like using things that are heavy or light? Why?
4. Do you think it's fair to use glass instead of plastic or metal? Why or why not?
5. What is electric power?
6. How would you feel if you had to pay a lot of money for something?
7. Do you think it's important to use electric power instead of gas? Why or why not?
8. What are some ways we can help the Earth?
9. Do you think it's a good idea to use old glass to make new things? Why or why not?
10. How would you feel if there was not enough electric power for everyone?
11. Do you think it's hard to find ways to make glass without hurting the Earth? Why or why not?
12. What are some things you can do to use less glass?
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