(单词翻译:单击)
The Causes and Effects of Climate Change
气候变化的前因后果
Climate change is a major problem in the world today.
气候变化是当今世界的主要问题。
Scientists believe that climate change is mainly caused by an excess of greenhouse gases, like methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide.
科学家认为，气候变化主要是由大气中过量的温室气体，如甲烷、二氧化碳和一氧化二氮引起的。
Humans put these into the atmosphere with our everyday activities.
人类在日常活动中将这些物质释放到了大气中。
The excess of atmospheric carbon dioxide is caused by burning fossil fuels, which we use to power our cars.
大气中二氧化碳过量是燃烧化石燃料造成的，而化石燃料是车辆的主要动力来源。
Climate change is expected to cause many issues in the future, such as droughts, strong storms, and the loss of ecosystems.
气候变化预计将在未来造成许多问题，如干旱、强风暴和生态系统退化。
Scientists predict that the Arctic ice will be completely melted by 2050.
科学家预测，到2050年，北极冰层将完全融化。
However, there are lots of simple ways to help prevent this.
然而，我们可以采取很多简单的方法避免这种情况发生。
Using less energy, taking public transportation often and eating meat less are all easy ways to fight climate change.
减少能源使用，乘坐公共交通工具，少吃肉，这些都是应对气候变化的简单方法。
