VOA常速英语2008年-Environmentalists Support Moves to Curb Electro
时间：2019-01-09 作者：英语课 分类：VOA常速英语2008年（二月）
Abuja
11 February 2008
Nigeria's leading environmental group has endorsed 1 plans by the government to restrict the importation of used computers, in an attempt to control a growing e-waste disposal problem. From Abuja, Gilbert da Costa reports dealing 2 with e-waste is going to be a challenge, because of the high demand for used computers in Nigeria.
Old computers are shipped into Nigeria duty-free, making them affordable 3 and popular among ordinary Nigerians.
The federal government says most of the appliances end up as toxic 4 waste and a potential environmental and health hazards.
An American-based non-governmental organization, Basel Action Network, reported last year that some 400,000 second-hand 5 computers are imported every month through the Lagos seaport 6.
The government hopes the introduction of duties will stem the current influx 7.
Environmentalists have long warned about the implication of the proliferation of e-waste across Nigeria. Piles of discarded computers litter dump sites in Nigerian cities, often close to densely 8 populated neighborhoods.
Nigerian Environmental Society Secretary General Leslie Adogame says e-waste is a serious problem in Nigeria.
"The recent decision by the federal government look into the continuous importation of these computers is a welcomed idea," said Adogame. "E-waste has become a major source of very hazardous 9 chemical substances. And, because we have an environment that is unregulated, a lot of environmental poisoning has been attributed to the accumulation of some of these e-wastes."
With a population of more than 140 million, analysts 10 say Nigeria has been turned into a huge dumping ground for a range of merchandise.
Adogame says the authorities should urgently seek recycling of e-waste in Nigeria.
"The recycling option is very paramount 11 if we are ready to do that. And, it will need a life cycle trading approach. Because we need to follow the importers of such equipment up till the end of the consumers," said Adogame. "Recycling is a very good option."
Most developed countries are increasingly regulating the disposal of unwanted electronic appliances. Nigeria, as in many other developing countries, is yet to rise up to the challenge.
- The committee endorsed an initiative by the chairman to enter discussion about a possible merger. 委员会通过了主席提出的新方案，开始就可能进行的并购进行讨论。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The government has broadly endorsed a research paper proposing new educational targets for 14-year-olds. 政府基本上支持建议对14 岁少年实行新教育目标的研究报告。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
- His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。
- The rent for the four-roomed house is affordable.四居室房屋的房租付得起。
- There are few affordable apartments in big cities.在大城市中没有几所公寓是便宜的。
- The factory had accidentally released a quantity of toxic waste into the sea.这家工厂意外泄漏大量有毒废物到海中。
- There is a risk that toxic chemicals might be blasted into the atmosphere.爆炸后有毒化学物质可能会进入大气层。
- I got this book by chance at a second-hand bookshop.我赶巧在一家旧书店里买到这本书。
- They will put all these second-hand goods up for sale.他们将把这些旧货全部公开出售。
- Ostend is the most important seaport in Belgium.奥斯坦德是比利时最重要的海港。
- A seaport where ships can take on supplies of coal.轮船能够补充煤炭的海港。
- The country simply cannot absorb this influx of refugees.这个国家实在不能接纳这么多涌入的难民。
- Textile workers favoured protection because they feared an influx of cheap cloth.纺织工人拥护贸易保护措施，因为他们担心涌入廉价纺织品。
- A grove of trees shadowed the house densely. 树丛把这幢房子遮蔽得很密实。
- We passed through miles of densely wooded country. 我们穿过好几英里茂密的林地。
- These conditions are very hazardous for shipping.这些情况对航海非常不利。
- Everybody said that it was a hazardous investment.大家都说那是一次危险的投资。
- City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
- I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。