Species extinction, deforestation, damming of rivers, occurrence of floods, the depletion of ozone, the degradation of ocean systems and many other areas are all experiencing acceleration.
物种灭绝、森林砍伐、河流筑坝、洪水、臭氧层损耗、海洋系统恶化和许多其他变化都在加速发生。
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Damming the river may end up benefiting those who need it the least.
在河上建大坝最终可能有利于那些最不需要大坝的人。
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Ofttimes he drew his sleeve across his face, but there was no damming that trickle.