2026-10-15 LunchBox內容
Hello and welcome to another episode of News Bites!
I'm Jacob Ingram.
And I'm Nancy Sun.
In today's news: Taiwan prepares for extreme heat, and a Japanese artist
gives bear-damaged trees a new life.
And in today's News Flash, our word is: adapt.
Keep on listening to find out more!
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台灣準備迎戰酷暑
Taiwan Gets Ready for Extreme Heat
Imagine a day so hot that even walking to school feels difficult.
You want to stay inside with the air conditioner on.
But what happens if the power stops working?
The Ministry of Environment (環境部) wants government agencies to prepare for
problems like these.
The ministry says dealing with extreme heat (高溫) is an important part of its
climate plans.
環境部說，要怎麼對付酷熱的天氣，是氣候計畫的重要工作。
That means thinking about more than tomorrow's weather.
It means preparing for how people will live, work, and travel in a hotter
future.
The ministry is planning for temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius.
Why does the government need a plan?
Because heat can cause several problems at once.
When many people use air conditioners, they need a lot of electricity (電力).
If the power fails, people may lose their main way to stay cool.
Extreme heat can also affect transportation (交通運輸).
For example, very hot railway tracks may force trains to slow down.
And some people may need extra help.
Older people, outdoor workers, and people with certain health problems can
face greater risks.
老人家、戶外工作的人，以及有某些健康問題的人，可能面臨更大的風險。
In June, government agencies practiced dealing with a situation like this.
They imagined parts of northern Taiwan reaching 40 degrees for three days in
a row.
The exercise included power cuts and people needing medical help.
Preparing for these changes is called climate adaptation (氣候調適).
To adapt means to change how we do things so we can deal with new conditions.
For Taiwan, that means asking an important question: How can we keep people
safe when the weather becomes much hotter?
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被熊傷害的樹木，變成衝浪板
Bear-Damaged Trees Become Surfboards
What do bears have to do with surfing?
Usually, not much.
But in Japan, marks left by bears are helping create some unusual surfboards!
In forests, bears sometimes pull the bark (樹皮) off trees.
They do this to reach food beneath the bark.
But this can damage the trees.
Some survive and grow around the damaged areas.
The wood can develop unusual shapes and patterns (紋路).
有些樹木會繼續生長，但受傷的地方可能形成特殊的形狀和紋路。
That creates a problem for people who sell wood.
Factories often need wood that is straight and easy to cut.
Damaged wood can be worth less money.
Sometimes, it becomes small wood chips for making paper or fuel.
But Takuya Tsutsumi, an artisan (工藝師) from Kyoto, sees another possibility.
What if those unusual marks make the wood more interesting?
In 2022, he started the Bears Wood Project with people who work in forests
and make wooden objects.
Together, they find new uses for wood damaged by bears.
他和林業工作者和木工師傅合作，替那些被熊撕扯過的樹木尋找新的用途。
Some of that wood becomes surfboards and skateboards!
Tsutsumi's special skill is working with urushi (天然漆).
This is a natural material made from tree sap.
He applies it to the wood to give the surface a shiny finish.
It can also help protect wooden surfboards from seawater.
Instead of covering the wood's unusual patterns, the finish helps people see
them.
天然漆不會掩蓋木材的特殊紋路，反而讓它們更明顯。
The project is also about the relationship between people and bears.
Bears can damage valuable trees, and people have real concerns about safety.
Tsutsumi hopes his work encourages people to think about how humans and bears
can share the environment.
A surfboard cannot solve every problem.
But it can start a conversation.
And a tree that once seemed less useful can become something people value
again.
--------------------------
So, in today's News Bites:
Taiwan's Ministry of Environment is making extreme heat an important part of
its climate plans.
Government agencies are preparing for problems that could happen when
temperatures reach 40 degrees.
These include power cuts, transportation problems, and people needing extra
help.
--------------------------
And,
A Japanese artisan is helping turn bear-damaged wood into surfboards and
skateboards.
The Bears Wood Project gives the wood new uses.
It also encourages people to think about the connection between forests,
bears, and humans.
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NEWS FLASH
In today's News Flash, our word is "adapt"! (適應、調整)
"Adapt" is a verb.
It means to change so you can deal with a new situation.
For example: "When I started at a new school, I needed time to adapt."
We often use "adapt" with "to."
Like: "Some plants can adapt to dry weather."
The noun is "adaptation" (適應、調適).
In our first story, Taiwan is planning for climate adaptation.
That means preparing for life in a changing climate.
In our second story, woodworkers change how they use damaged wood.
They adapt their work to the material they have.
And now you know!
--------------------------
If you have a fun fact or a joke you'd like to share with us, record your
message and send us your Bite-Size Break to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you
might hear it in an upcoming episode!
We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!
I'm Jacob Ingram.
And I'm Nancy Sun.
In today's news: Taiwan prepares for extreme heat, and a Japanese artist
gives bear-damaged trees a new life.
And in today's News Flash, our word is: adapt.
Keep on listening to find out more!
--------------------------
台灣準備迎戰酷暑
Taiwan Gets Ready for Extreme Heat
Imagine a day so hot that even walking to school feels difficult.
You want to stay inside with the air conditioner on.
But what happens if the power stops working?
The Ministry of Environment (環境部) wants government agencies to prepare for
problems like these.
The ministry says dealing with extreme heat (高溫) is an important part of its
climate plans.
環境部說，要怎麼對付酷熱的天氣，是氣候計畫的重要工作。
That means thinking about more than tomorrow's weather.
It means preparing for how people will live, work, and travel in a hotter
future.
The ministry is planning for temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius.
Why does the government need a plan?
Because heat can cause several problems at once.
When many people use air conditioners, they need a lot of electricity (電力).
If the power fails, people may lose their main way to stay cool.
Extreme heat can also affect transportation (交通運輸).
For example, very hot railway tracks may force trains to slow down.
And some people may need extra help.
Older people, outdoor workers, and people with certain health problems can
face greater risks.
老人家、戶外工作的人，以及有某些健康問題的人，可能面臨更大的風險。
In June, government agencies practiced dealing with a situation like this.
They imagined parts of northern Taiwan reaching 40 degrees for three days in
a row.
The exercise included power cuts and people needing medical help.
Preparing for these changes is called climate adaptation (氣候調適).
To adapt means to change how we do things so we can deal with new conditions.
For Taiwan, that means asking an important question: How can we keep people
safe when the weather becomes much hotter?
--------------------------
被熊傷害的樹木，變成衝浪板
Bear-Damaged Trees Become Surfboards
What do bears have to do with surfing?
Usually, not much.
But in Japan, marks left by bears are helping create some unusual surfboards!
In forests, bears sometimes pull the bark (樹皮) off trees.
They do this to reach food beneath the bark.
But this can damage the trees.
Some survive and grow around the damaged areas.
The wood can develop unusual shapes and patterns (紋路).
有些樹木會繼續生長，但受傷的地方可能形成特殊的形狀和紋路。
That creates a problem for people who sell wood.
Factories often need wood that is straight and easy to cut.
Damaged wood can be worth less money.
Sometimes, it becomes small wood chips for making paper or fuel.
But Takuya Tsutsumi, an artisan (工藝師) from Kyoto, sees another possibility.
What if those unusual marks make the wood more interesting?
In 2022, he started the Bears Wood Project with people who work in forests
and make wooden objects.
Together, they find new uses for wood damaged by bears.
他和林業工作者和木工師傅合作，替那些被熊撕扯過的樹木尋找新的用途。
Some of that wood becomes surfboards and skateboards!
Tsutsumi's special skill is working with urushi (天然漆).
This is a natural material made from tree sap.
He applies it to the wood to give the surface a shiny finish.
It can also help protect wooden surfboards from seawater.
Instead of covering the wood's unusual patterns, the finish helps people see
them.
天然漆不會掩蓋木材的特殊紋路，反而讓它們更明顯。
The project is also about the relationship between people and bears.
Bears can damage valuable trees, and people have real concerns about safety.
Tsutsumi hopes his work encourages people to think about how humans and bears
can share the environment.
A surfboard cannot solve every problem.
But it can start a conversation.
And a tree that once seemed less useful can become something people value
again.
--------------------------
So, in today's News Bites:
Taiwan's Ministry of Environment is making extreme heat an important part of
its climate plans.
Government agencies are preparing for problems that could happen when
temperatures reach 40 degrees.
These include power cuts, transportation problems, and people needing extra
help.
--------------------------
And,
A Japanese artisan is helping turn bear-damaged wood into surfboards and
skateboards.
The Bears Wood Project gives the wood new uses.
It also encourages people to think about the connection between forests,
bears, and humans.
--------------------------
NEWS FLASH
In today's News Flash, our word is "adapt"! (適應、調整)
"Adapt" is a verb.
It means to change so you can deal with a new situation.
For example: "When I started at a new school, I needed time to adapt."
We often use "adapt" with "to."
Like: "Some plants can adapt to dry weather."
The noun is "adaptation" (適應、調適).
In our first story, Taiwan is planning for climate adaptation.
That means preparing for life in a changing climate.
In our second story, woodworkers change how they use damaged wood.
They adapt their work to the material they have.
And now you know!
--------------------------
If you have a fun fact or a joke you'd like to share with us, record your
message and send us your Bite-Size Break to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you
might hear it in an upcoming episode!
We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!
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