Unit 53：环境问题

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Global warming is accelerating the melting of polar ice caps.

全球变暖正在加速极地冰盖的融化。

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Carbon dioxide and methane are major greenhouse gases.

二氧化碳和甲烷是主要的温室气体。

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Modern lifestyles consume far more energy than actually needed.

现代生活方式消耗的能量远超实际所需。

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Governments must collaborate to tackle climate change effectively.

各国政府必须合作才能有效解决气候变化问题。

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Urban air pollution poses serious health risks to children.

城市空气污染对儿童健康构成严重威胁。

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to tackle pollution

治理污染

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green energy sources

绿色能源

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Climate change threatens biodiversity across tropical regions.

气候变化正威胁热带地区的生物多样性。

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Phasing out fossil fuels is essential for net-zero targets.

逐步淘汰化石燃料对实现净零排放目标至关重要。

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Individuals can reduce waste by choosing reusable products.

个人可通过选用可重复使用的产品来减少浪费。

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your carbon footprint

你的碳足迹

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to reduce your carbon footprint

减少碳足迹

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Hydrogen fuel cells represent a promising alternative energy source.

氢燃料电池是一种有前景的替代能源。

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Many countries now generate over thirty percent of their electricity from renewable energy.

许多国家目前超过百分之三十的电力来自可再生能源。

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Plastic microbeads are harmful to marine life.

塑料微珠对海洋生物有害。

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to the environment

对环境

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harmful to the environment

对环境有害

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Solar power installations have grown rapidly in sun-rich regions.

太阳能发电装置在阳光充足的地区迅速增长。

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Offshore wind power contributes significantly to the UK’s clean energy mix.

海上风力发电对英国清洁能源结构贡献显著。

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The giant panda is no longer classified as endangered.

大熊猫已不再被列为濒危物种。

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The earthquake caused widespread destruction of infrastructure.

地震造成了基础设施的大范围毁灭。

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Ignoring climate change could lead to dire consequences for future generations.

忽视气候变化可能给后代带来严重后果。

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Many households now install solar panels to reduce electricity bills.

许多家庭现在安装太阳能电池板以降低电费。

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This offshore wind farm generates enough clean energy for 500,000 homes.

这座海上风电场产生的清洁能源足以供应50万户家庭。

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The dodo bird has been extinct since the late 17th century.

渡渡鸟自17世纪末以来已经灭绝。

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Rising sea levels represent an irreversible change to coastal ecosystems.

海平面上升是对沿海生态系统造成的不可逆的变化。