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Taiwan’s Green Revolution 绿色工程：台湾深呼吸

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With global warming and the oil crisis on everyone’s lips, we all know our planet’s environment faces serious problems. So how about some good news for a change? Get ready for an environmental feel-good story, one that features Taiwan as its bold and brassy leading lady.

每个人都在谈全球暖化和石油危机，众所皆知我们的地球环境面临了严重的问题。所以来点好消息，换换口味如何？准备好听个有关环境的正面故事，一个以台湾为其活跃抢眼女主角的故事。

In 2006, the Taiwanese government devised a rating system to reward buildings with sustainable, eco-friendly designs. Taiwan was the first country in Asia and the fourth in the world to devise such environmental standards. As a result, innovative “green buildings” began to pop up all around the country. These energy efficient buildings use natural resources to both reduce electricity and water costs and lessen their environmental impact on the Earth.

2006年，台湾政府制订了一个评等制度，以奖励使用永续性、不破坏生态环境之设计的建筑物。台湾是亚洲第一个、全球第四个拟订这种环境标准的国家。因此，创新的「绿建筑」在台湾各地纷纷出现。这些节能建筑使用天然资源来降低其水电成本，并减轻对地球环境的冲击。

One notable example is the Beitou Branch of the Taipei Public Library. The building features large windows which let in sunlight and help minimize electricity use, and also collects rainwater to be used in the facility’s washrooms.

其中一个著名的范例就是台北市立图书馆北投分馆。这栋建筑有大型的窗户可以让阳光透进来，有助于将用电量减至最低，同时也收集雨水当作该馆厕所的用水。

Even more exciting are Taiwan’s three Science Parks. The parks are living examples of environmental ethics in action, from their layout and design to the manufacturing processes of the businesses and factories on site. They boast large rainwater tanks, solar-powered water pumps, energy-saving lights, and plenty of green space. What’s more, every company in the park is subject to strict environmental regulations, including proper water and waste management.

更令人振奋的还有台湾的三座科学园区。从它们的整体规划与设计，到园区内企业与工厂的制造流程，在在显示这些园区乃是落实环保意识的活生生例子。它们拥有大型雨水集水槽、太阳能抽水帮浦、省电灯具，以及充裕的绿色空间。此外，园区内的每家公司都必须遵守严格的环保规定，包括适当的排水与废弃物管理。

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reward [rɪˋwɔrd] v. 酬谢；奖励

resource [rɪˋsors] n. 资源

facility [fəˋsɪlətɪ] n. 设施

boast [bost] v.（指物）以有……而自豪；拥有

be subject to  受...控制

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oil crisis 石油危机

on everyone’s lips 热门话题 being talked about by many people

brassy [ˋbræsɪ] adj. 廉价而花俏的

devise [dɪˋvaɪz] v. 策划；想出

sustainable [səˋstenəb!] adj. 能长期维持的

as a result 结果, 因此

innovative [ˋɪno͵vetɪv] adj. 创新的

pop up 【口】出现, 发生(尤指出乎意料)  to arise suddenly; to appear without warning

lessen [ˋlɛsn] v. 变少；减轻

minimize [ˋmɪnə͵maɪz] v. 使减到最少

washroom [ˋwɑʃ͵rum] n. 洗手间；厕所

ethics [ˋɛθɪks] n.（某种职业的）规矩; 伦理; 道德体系

layout [ˋle͵aʊt] n. 设计；布局

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The parks’ strict standards encourage the factories to develop cleaner and greener manufacturing equipment. Some companies even go above and beyond park requirements and not only use green technology, but are among the world’s leading manufacturers of green products. Corning Taiwan, for example, produces an eco-friendly form of glass that contains no heavy metals, making it easier to recycle and less likely to cause pollution.

园区的严格标准鼓励各家工厂研发更干净、更环保的生产设备。有些公司甚至超越园区的规定，不仅使用绿色科技，还是全世界名列前茅的绿色产品制造商。举例来说，台湾康宁公司生产不含重金属的环保玻璃，使它更容易回收，并降低造成污染的可能。

Taiwan’s “green revolution” isn’t limited to its science parks, either. Recently, the city of Kaohsiung partnered solar panel and LED manufacturers to transform the city’s traffic lights. LED lights can last for ten years, and produce seven times as much energy per watt as conventional lights. This, and the blessing of Kaohsiung’s sunny disposition has led to NT$2.6 million in annual savings!

台湾的「绿色革命」也不仅局限于科学园区而已。最近，高雄市和太阳能板及LED（发光二极管）制造商合作，连手改造该市的交通号志。LED灯具的寿命长达10年，每瓦所产生的能源是传统灯具的7倍。此举，再加上高雄得天独厚的晴朗气候，使得每年省下新台币260万元！

Not to be outdone by green products, green energy in Taiwan is on the rise, too. Taiwan is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of solar panels, and a “Solar City” is currently in development in Tainan. Upon completion, the project promises to provide for the energy needs of 4,000 residential houses, or 11,000 users.

不让绿色产品专美于前，台湾的绿色能源也正蓬勃发展。台湾是全世界数一数二的太阳能板生产国，目前台南也正在发展「阳光电城」的计划。待完成后，该计划预计可提供四千户（即一万一千名使用者）的能源需求。

From buildings to products, to the very way we harness energy, Taiwan is certainly taking the green revolution in stride. And the timing couldn’t be better. The fate of the planet may very well depend on some of Taiwan’s rising eco-stars.

从建筑到产品，以及我们使用能源的方式本身，台湾正大刀阔斧地推动绿色革命。而且时机再适切不过。地球的命运很可能就掌握在台湾一些新兴的环保之星手中。

−by Anita Wong

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equipment [ɪˋkwɪpmənt] n. 配备，装备

recycle [riˋsaɪk!] v. 使再循环；再利用

conventional [kənˋvɛnʃən!] adj. 传统的

annual [ˋænjʊəl] adj. 一年一次的

outdo [͵aʊtˋdu] v. 胜过；超越

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above and beyond  大于，多于，远于

partner [ˋpɑrtnɚ] v. 同……合作（或合伙）

solar panel〔通常放在房顶的〕太阳能电池板

watt [wɑt] n. 瓦（特）〔电的功率单位〕

blessing [ˋblɛsɪŋ] n. 幸运; 福气

disposition [͵dɪspəˋzɪʃən] n. 倾向；意向 quality, trait

residential [͵rɛzəˋdɛnʃəl] adj. 居住的；住宅的

harness [ˋhɑrnɪs] v. 利用

take something in (one's) stride 轻易做某事; 从容处理 to calmly and easily deal with something unpleasant or difficult and not let it affect what one is doing

Reading Questions

1.  Which of the following could be a feature of a green building?

A. Washrooms with large sinks.

B. The collection of rainwater to be used in the building.

C. A building exterior that blends into the surrounding green space.

D. Battery-operated windows.

2.  According to the article, what is NOT true about Taiwan’s Science Parks?

A. They put into practice the theory of eco-friendly business.

B. They feature designs that use natural resources to save energy.

C. Companies in the parks have to follow a lot of rules.

D. They have been rewarded by the government for the design of their layouts.

3.  What have the parks’ strict requirements resulted in?

A. Companies relocating to Kaohsiung City.

B. More environmentally-friendly manufacturing technology.

C. An abundance of green space in neighboring cities.

D. An increase in the production of recyclable glass and heavy metals.

4.  What is the main theme of this article?

A. How companies can reduce costs by using up more natural resources.

B. Environmental subjects taught in Taiwan’s Science parks.

C. Action being taken in Taiwan to protect the environment.

D. How a brave female leader discovers a Solar City.

Beitou Branch of the Taipei Public Library

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