Shanghai becomes a model for research on global warming

时间：2007-04-04 08:19:50

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Chinanews, Shanghai, April 4 - Global warming might mean a lot more to cities near sea coasts or river banks like Shanghai and London than to inland cities, for they might be submerged by the flood due to the rising sea-level. Recently, a Sino-British research program on the possible flood in the Taihu Lake basin was launched, with Shanghai as its focus.

 

British researchers have already noticed Shanghai's risk of being submerged by flood in the future, for it is one of the most endangered cities in the world.

 

"If we don't take measures to stop emission1 of greenhouse gases, the average temperature in the world might rise by 2 degrees by 2050, then the coastal2 cities might be submerged under the rising seas," said Paul Brown, the chief editor of the environmental column of the Guardian3, "Though the speed might be slower than the extreme result by computers, we have to be aware of the danger, " Paul warned.

 
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1 emission vjnz4     
n.发出物，散发物；发出，散发
参考例句：
  • Rigorous measures will be taken to reduce the total pollutant emission.采取严格有力措施，降低污染物排放总量。
  • Finally,the way to effectively control particulate emission is pointed out.最后，指出有效降低颗粒排放的方向。
2 coastal WWiyh     
adj.海岸的，沿海的，沿岸的
参考例句：
  • The ocean waves are slowly eating away the coastal rocks.大海的波浪慢慢地侵蚀着岸边的岩石。
  • This country will fortify the coastal areas.该国将加强沿海地区的防御。
3 guardian 8ekxv     
n.监护人；守卫者，保护者
参考例句：
  • The form must be signed by the child's parents or guardian. 这张表格须由孩子的家长或监护人签字。
  • The press is a guardian of the public weal. 报刊是公共福利的卫护者。

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