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Climate change is one of the biggest challenges that our world faces today.

氣候變遷是我們世界今日所面臨的最大挑戰之一。

Over the past century, the average temperature of the Earth has been rising steadily.

在過去的一個世紀裡，地球的平均氣溫一直在穩定上升。

Scientists have discovered that human activities are the main cause of this problem.

科學家已經發現，人類活動是這個問題的主要原因。

When we burn fossil fuels like oil and gas, we release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

當我們燃燒像石油和天然氣這樣的化石燃料時，我們將二氧化碳釋放到大氣中。

This gas traps heat from the sun, which makes the planet warmer over time.

這種氣體吸收來自太陽的熱量，這使得地球隨著時間推移變得更暖和。

The effects of climate change can already be seen around the world.

氣候變遷的影響已經可以在世界各地被看見。

Ice in the Arctic has been melting faster than scientists expected.

北極的冰融化速度比科學家預期的還要快。

Sea levels have risen, and some coastal cities are now at risk of flooding.

海平面已經上升，一些沿海城市現在面臨淹水的風險。

Extreme weather events like hurricanes and droughts have become more frequent.

極端天氣事件，如颶風和乾旱，已變得更加頻繁。

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These changes affect millions of people, especially those who live in developing countries.

這些變化影響了數百萬人，特別是那些生活在發展中國家的人。

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Fortunately, there are many things that ordinary people can do to help.

幸運的是，一般人也有許多能幫上忙的事可以做。

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One of the easiest steps is to recycle paper, plastic, and glass instead of throwing them away.

最簡單的步驟之一是回收紙張、塑膠和玻璃，而不是將它們丟掉。

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When materials are recycled, less energy is used to make new products.

當材料被回收時，製造新產品所消耗的能量會更少。

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Another important action is to reduce your carbon footprint by using public transport or riding a bicycle.

另一個重要的行動是透過搭乘大眾運輸工具或騎自行車來減少你的碳足跡。

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If everyone made these small changes, the overall impact would be significant.

如果每個人都做出這些微小的改變，整體的影響將會是重大的。

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Living a sustainable lifestyle does not have to be difficult or expensive.

過上一種永續的生活方式並不一定非得是困難或昂貴的。

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You can start by saving energy at home, such as turning off lights when you leave a room.

你可以從在家節約能源開始，例如在離開房間時關燈。

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Buying local food is another great choice because it reduces the carbon emissions from transportation.

購買當地食物是另一個極佳的選擇，因為它能減少運輸過程中的碳排放。

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Many people have also started growing their own vegetables in small gardens.

許多人也已經開始在小花園裡種植他們自己的蔬菜。

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These habits are good for both the environment and your health.

這些習慣對環境和你的健康都有好處。

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In conclusion, climate change is a serious issue, but it is not too late to act.

總之，氣候變遷是一個嚴重的問題，但現在採取行動還不算太晚。

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Governments and businesses must work together to find sustainable solutions for the future.

政府和企業必須共同努力，為未來尋找永續的解決方案。

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However, individual actions also matter because every small effort adds up over time.

然而，個人的行動也很重要，因為每一份微小的努力都會隨著時間累積起來。

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If we all commit to recycling more and reducing our carbon emissions, we can protect the planet.

如果我們都致力於增加回收並減少碳排放，我們就能保護地球。

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The future of our environment depends on the choices that we make today.

我們環境的未來取決於我們今天所做的選擇。

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carbon footprint

collocation

The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community.

碳足跡

解釋： 用來衡量個人或團體活動對環境造成的二氧化碳排放量。這是一個環保議題中非常核心的術語。

範例： Walking to work instead of driving is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint.

add up

phrasal verb

To increase gradually until there is a large amount.

積少成多、累加

解釋： 指許多微小的數量或努力，隨著時間推移匯集成顯著的結果。

範例： Small savings every day can really add up over a year.

at risk

collocation

In a situation where something bad or harmful could happen.

處於危險之中、有風險

解釋： 常用於描述某人或某地正面臨威脅，後接 of 引導具體的危險內容。

範例： Many coastal areas are at risk of flooding due to rising sea levels.

turn off

phrasal verb

To stop a device from functioning by using a switch.

關掉（電源、水龍頭等）

解釋： 指透過開關切斷電器、燈光或水源的運作。

範例： Please turn off the lights when you leave the classroom.

in conclusion

idiom

Used to introduce the last part of a speech or a piece of writing.

總之、最後、結論是

解釋： 這是一個轉折詞，用於文章或演講的結尾，概括主要觀點。

範例： In conclusion, we must take action now to save our environment.

fossil fuels

technical term

Natural fuels such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

化石燃料

解釋： 「Fossil」通常指考古學中的「化石」（如恐龍骨頭）。在能源領域，它形容煤炭、石油和天然氣，因為這些能源是由數百萬年前的生物遺骸在地底演變而成的。

範例： The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is a global priority.

sustainable

technical term

Conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.

永續的 / 可持續的

解釋： 「Sustain」原意是「支撐」或「維持」。在環保語境下，它特指一種「不耗盡資源」的運作模式，確保現在的發展不會損害未來世代的需求。

範例： The company is committed to using sustainable materials in its packaging.

carbon emissions

technical term

The release of carbon into the atmosphere, especially in the form of carbon dioxide.

碳排放

解釋： 「Emission」在一般語境下指「散發」或「發射」。在氣候變遷討論中，它專指工廠、汽車等排入大氣層的溫室氣體（主要是二氧化碳）。

範例： Many countries aim to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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