Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
修正案的第二個重點是建議危機支援中心由兩隊專業隊伍組成，一隊專責處理各類型性暴力個案，另一隊則專責處理受虐兒童個案。
As for the second main point of the amendment it is proposed that a crisis support centre should be formed with two professional teams one dedicated to handling various types of sexual violence cases whereas the other dedicated to handling child abuse cases
理由很簡單，懂得處理性暴力個案的社工未必懂得處理虐兒個 案，其他服務亦然，因為青少年個案跟成人個案完全是兩碼子事，不應把兩類個案交由同一隊人員處理。
The reason is very simple Social workers who are skilful in handling sexual violence cases may not necessarily be good at handling child abuse cases and the same also applies to the personnel providing other services . Given that juvenile cases are totally different from adult cases they should not be handled by the same group of professional personnel
邵議員的結論很簡單，他說李家超局長曾自詡香港警務處處理強姦案件的破案率達到95.1%，但實際上有很多受害人因為害怕經歷報案程序而選擇不報案。
Mr SHIUs conclusion is very simple . In his opinion although Secretary John LEE boasted that the Hong Kong Police Forces detection rate in respect of rape cases was as high as 95.1 % many victims of such cases have actually chosen not to make a report for fear of being made to go through the reporting procedures
邵議員表示他必須讓局長知道，受害人需要尋求心理輔導的原因，是由於在報案過程中受到傷害。
Mr SHIU opines that the Secretary should understand that due to the impact of secondary victimization arising from the reporting process some sexual violence victims have to seek psychological counselling
站在社工的角度，邵家臻議員說他們永遠站在受害人的一方。
From the perspective of social workers Mr SHIU Ka - chun said that they would always take side with the victims
李家超局長可能不中聽。邵議員鼓勵受害人在自己作好準備的情況下才報警。
Secretary John LEE may not consider it agreeable but Mr SHIU encourages sexual violence victims to make a report to the Police only when they have got well prepared for what may occur
作為改善制度的立法會，我們應該提供有足夠支援的平台，令所有人安心求助。
We should strive to make enhancements to the system through our debate here in this Council and provide a platform with adequate support so that everyone can put their mind at ease when seeking assistance
以上是邵家臻議員的意見重點。
The points set out above are the gist of Mr SHIU Ka - chuns views
我想利用僅餘的時間指出，我們必須同樣關注受虐兒童的問題。
I would like to point out in the remaining time that we should also attach importance to the issue concerning abused children
處理受虐兒童個案的原則亦一樣，希望他們無需一次又一次重複述說受到成人虐待的經歷，這對他們來說是一個很悲慘的過程。
The same principle should also be applied to the handling of child abuse cases with a view to sparing victims the need to repeatedly recount the details of how they were abused by adults because it is most pathetic for them to undergo such a process
所以，我們同樣應該關注受虐兒童，為他們提供一站式服務。
Therefore we should also attach importance to the situation of abused children and provide them with one - stop services
羅局長、彭助理署長，我們認識多年，我很希望說一句，如果要處理陳沛然議員的要求，不僅是一個政策局及一個署的責任，食物及衞生局以至醫院管理局都要負上相當大的責任。
Secretary Dr LAW and Assistant Director Ms PANG as we know each other for many years I really want to tell you that if you are to deal with what Dr Pierre CHAN is asking for it is certainly something not limited to a Policy Bureau or a department . The Food and Health Bureau and the Hospital Authority also have to assume a major share of the responsibility
我想對局長的提問作出少許回應，希望局長考慮在答辯時回應一下。
I wish to make a brief response to the question put forward to the Secretary and I hope the Secretary will respond to that in his reply
政府對於"一站式"的理解究竟是甚麼？
What is the Governments understanding about the one - stop notion?
是"地點為本"的中心還是"個案為本"的服務呢？
Are they location - oriented or case - oriented services?
然而，今天的議案強調的是一站式危機支援中心，意思是要安排在同一地點綜合地進行報案、驗傷、治療甚至輔導服務，從而縮短處理程序，節省不必要的等候時間，而背後的原則是以受害人的需要為大前提。
Nevertheless todays motion puts emphasis on a one - stop crisis support centre which means that the authorities should designate a venue for the victim to report hisher case to the Police to receive injury assessment treatment or even counselling service with a view to shortening the procedure and saving unnecessary waiting time . The principle is to give priority to the needs of the victims
這些服務應該主動提供，而不應讓受害人四出奔走。
Such services should be provided in a proactive manner instead of letting the victim to hop around different locations
我不曾協助性暴力求助者，即他們沒有特別找我處理這些事情，但我曾處理一宗虐兒個案，正是在數個月前的暑期發生的。
I have not dealt with complaints from sexual violence victims . I mean they have never approached me and asked for my assistance . However I have handled a child abuse case which took place during the summer time a few months ago
我要陪伴一位小朋友及其祖母到瑪麗醫院錄取口供，陪伴了1天，由下午2時到晚上9時才完成。
I had to accompany a child and his grandmother to take statement at Queen Mary Hospital . I stayed with them for almost one day starting from 2col00 pm to 9col00 pm in the evening
從我處理個案的經歷，折射出今天的議案帶出很多問題。
My experience in dealing with the case can bring to light many questions in relation to todays motion
這些就是重複創傷，如果三方人員一同到場，可能小朋友或祖母只需複述1次案發經過，這樣做不是更簡單嗎？
He had to undergo the same traumatic experience repeatedly . If the three parties could arrive at the same time perhaps the child or his grandmother only needed to give an account of the incident once . Can this be simplified?
再者，最可憐的是，小朋友希望到祖母家中居住，但卻被要求留院驗傷，結果無法回家，最後卻發覺事情根本不是虐兒，而是小朋友想阻止母親自殺。
Moreover the poor little child wanted to stay at his grandmothers place but he was ordered to stay at the hospital to receive injury assessment and therefore he could not go home . Eventually the authorities found that it was not an abuse case; instead the child was only trying to prevent his mother from committing suicide
我對此有很深感受，在這件事情上，小朋友根本沒有錯，但制度令致他要留醫及重複敘述不快經歷，更何況是性暴力之下的一些經歷。
I am deeply impressed by this case because the child has done nothing wrong at all . The institutional flaw has forced him to be admitted to hospital and to give an account of the incident repeatedly . And what about sexual violence victims?
我覺得這個制度很有問題，大家有興趣的話，我可以再次講述當時經歷求助究竟是甚麼一回事，這是制度上一個很大的問題。
I find this institution flaw very serious . If Members are interest in that I can give a more detail account of that incident . It was really a big institutional flaw
我們要求的是專門找一個房間，來處理綜合虐兒、性暴力等案件。
We are asking for a designated room for relevant personnel to handle child abuse and sexual violence cases
然而，回看警務處過去兩年的資料，曾接獲的強姦案有206宗，官方數字明顯沒有反映實際情況。
Nevertheless if we look at the police figures over the past two years only 206 rape cases were registered . Obviously the official figures were not reflecting the actual situation
風雨蘭接觸的個案亦反映出政府的做法有很多限制。
Cases received by RainLily also reflect that the Government has laid down too many restrictions in its procedures
例如強姦案的受害人要到醫院接受避孕、性病檢驗的醫療服務，但現時醫療服務與司法程序完全割裂。
For example rape victims must go to the hospital and receive post - contraception treatment and tests on sexually transmitted diseases . However the existing health care and legal procedures are completed fragmented
梁議員，氣候變化是全球問題，香港也不應該獨善其身，所以轉型為綠色低碳智慧型社會及經濟，從而減少破壞環境，我相信在座各位議員都不會反對。
Mr LEUNG climate change is a global issue and Hong Kong should not stay aloof from the situation . For this reason I believe no Member present here will oppose the transformation of Hong Kong into a green and low - carbon smart society and economy thereby minimizing the destruction of the environment
但是，今天辯論的題目有很多字眼均充滿灰色地帶。
That said the title of the debate today is rife with grey areas
議案題目中，"綠色低碳智慧型社會及經濟"12個字就像"香港市民熱烈慶祝回歸"一樣充滿爭議。
The words a green and low - carbon smart society and economy in the title of the motion are as controversial as Hong Kong people warmly celebrate the reunification
單說"綠色"、"低碳"、"智慧"這些詞語，已經要爭拗很長時間。
Just the words green low - carbon and smart alone will lead to lengthy arguments
正如我們早前審議綠色債券，很多議員都已經問，"綠色"的定義是甚麼。
As in the case when we discussed green bond earlier many Members have asked about the definition of green
對於發債，我們便會問，究竟發債最後是否"漂綠"的政治公關，為種種大興土木的地產項目保駕護航？
Regarding the issuance of bonds we have to ask whether this act would ultimately become a greenwashing political public relations tactic to safeguard various large - scale property development projects
一方面，政府一直對"綠色"定義不清，對不同項目有不同準則，亦沒有制訂具體的環保政策目標。
On the one hand the Government has failed to clearly define green treating different projects by different standards and has also failed to formulate specific policy objectives for environmental protection
為何我們會說政府似乎沒有訂立環保目標呢？
Why do we say that the Government does not seem to have set any environmental protection objectives?
對於低碳、智慧這些概念，政府應確立較具體的政策方向。
Regarding such concepts as low - carbon and smart the Government should set specific policy directions
例如，低碳方面，政府可以簡單回答或局長稍後可以回答，對於減少碳排放是否有具體時間表及數字？
For example regarding the concept of low carbon the Government can give a brief reply or the Secretary can tell us later whether there is a specific timetable and target for reducing carbon emissions
根據政府網頁，香港將遵守《巴黎協定》，在2030年把碳強 度由2005年的水平降低65%至70%，相當於26%至36%的絕對減排量，以及將人均排放量減至3.3至3.8公噸。
According to the government website Hong Kong will abide by the Paris Agreement to reduce its carbon intensity by 65 % to 70 % by 2030 compared with the 2005 level which is equivalent to 26 % to 36 % absolute reduction and a reduction to 3.3 to 3.8 tonnes per capita
但是，我們的交通政策、城市規劃如何協助我們達成這個目標？
However how can our transport policy and urban planning contribute to achieving this target?
以汽車數目為例，香港的汽車數目在2017年增至746,000輛；私家車的數量由2006年約402,000輛，增至2017年的584,000輛，增幅是45%。
Take for example the number of vehicles in Hong Kong the number reached 746 000 in 2017 and the number of private cars had increased from some 402 000 in 2006 to 584 000 in 2017 representing an increase of 45 %
再者，我們時常說要推動單車政策，又有不少議員說要還海濱於民。
In addition we often talk about formulating policy to promote the use of bicycle as a form of green transport and many Members have also proposed to return the harbourfront to the public
許智峯議員曾提出將單車定為交通運輸工具的議員議案。
Mr HUI Chi - fung once moved a Members motion on designating bicycles as a mode of transport
我看了很多外國的經驗，覺得很荒謬。
After reviewing the experience of many foreign countries I think such a view is absurd
我經常提及我所屬的南區的經驗，南區有單車徑，但只有800米。
I often refer to the experience in my district the Southern District . There is a cycle track but it is only 800 m long
總括而言，目前政府對"綠色項目"沒有明確定義，很容易被解讀為支持基建、大興土木的藉口。
In a nutshell the Government has yet to give a clear definition of green project which can easily be interpreted as a pretext for supporting infrastructure projects and large - scale construction works
這次辯論的很多修正案中，盧偉國議員提倡基建智慧化，郭偉强議員提出向綠色產業提供稅務及土地優惠，葛珮帆議員和梁繼昌議員提出發展綠色金融，我無法支持這些修正案。
In their amendments Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok proposes to promote intellectualization of infrastructure Mr KWOK Wai - keung proposes to provide tax and land concessions to green industries and Dr Elizabeth QUAT and Mr Kenneth LEUNG propose to develop green finance
但是，對於原議案及其他修正案，我會一概支持。
I cannot support these amendments but I will support the original motion and other amendments
我支持陳沛然議員的原議案，促請政府在新界區、港島區及九龍區公營醫院內各增設一間危機支援中心，為性暴力受害人及受虐兒童提供24小時一站式和全面服務。
I support Dr Pierre CHANs original motion on urging the Government to set up a crisis support centre in every public hospital in the New Territories Hong Kong Island and Kowloon to provide one - stop and comprehensive services to sexual violence victims and abused children on a 24 - hour basis
主席，廖長江議員今次提出了一項非常重要的議案。
President Mr Martin LIAO has moved a very important motion this time
不同研究報告均顯示，如果我們的氣候變化無法減慢或停止，其他的後果我先不談，其實地球上大部分物種也會消失，最終可能連人類也會消失，這是最悲慘的狀況。
Different studies show that if the climate change we face does not slow down or stop to say the least about other consequences actually most of the species on Earth will disappear and eventually even human beings may disappear in the most tragic situation
其實今年的主題，便是看一看，200多個締約國自2015年簽署《巴黎協定》之後，3年來究竟落實情況如何？
In fact this years theme is to examine the implementation of the Paris Agreement by more than 200 state parties over the past three years since it was signed in 2015
究竟我們的進度如何？
How is our progress exactly?
我們可否實現《巴黎協定》的承諾，將地球溫度的升幅盡量維持在2°C以內？
Can we fulfil the Paris Agreements commitment to keeping the global temperature rise well below 2°C?
不過，很可惜，很多不同的證據或研究均顯示，《巴黎協定》的指標，在今時今日絕對無法達到。
Unfortunately however a wide variety of evidence or studies have shown that the Paris Agreements targets are absolutely impossible to achieve nowadays
也有科學家指出，即使能夠達到《巴黎協定》中的指標，也未必一定能逆轉整體地球氣溫的上升。
Some scientists have also pointed out that even if those targets are achievable we may not necessarily be able to reverse the overall global temperature rise
在今年12月5日，全球碳計劃發表了一項研究結果，指出2018年地球總體二氧化碳排放量較去年上升2.7%，這是7年以來最大的升幅。
On 5 December this year the Global Carbon Project published the study finding that the global carbon dioxide emissions in 2018 rose by 2.7 % compared to the previous year representing the biggest increase in seven years
所以，減排項目或政策絕對不能拖延，絕對不能慢慢進行，絕對不能採用較低標準。
Therefore projects or policies on emissions reduction should definitely not be delayed implemented slowly or subjected to a lower standard
另一點是關於積極發展綠色金融。
Another point is about the active development of green finance
談到綠色金融，其實包括數個不同項目，包括綠色債券、綠色信貸和負責任的投資原則等相關措施。
When it comes to green finance it actually involves several different items including such relevant initiatives as green bonds green credit and Principles for Responsible Investment
其實，我們看回來，香港十分適合成為一個綠色金融中心，但可惜香港，第一，起步太慢，第二，意識不強，第三，看不到政府有很大的推動力，推動綠色金融的發展。
Actually looking back Hong Kong is very suitable to become a green financial centre but unfortunately for one Hong Kong started too slow; secondly our awareness is not strong; and thirdly the Government does not seem to be giving great impetus to promote the development of green finance . Let us take a look at some past figures
是否政府推動不力呢？
Is the Governments impetus too weak?
我希望局長和財經事務及庫務局真的能作出改善。
I hope the Secretary and the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau can really make improvements
另一個我關注的範疇是綠色建築。
Another area of concern to me is green buildings
綠色建築一般可以從節能減排、減少製造廢物和善用水資源等各方面改善對環境的影響。
Green buildings can generally improve the environmental impact in terms of energy saving emission and waste reduction and better use of water resources
其實大家看看香港現時的建築物，其用電量佔全港耗電量的九成。
In fact we can draw our attention to the existing buildings in Hong Kong which account for 90 % of the power consumption of the territory
這便是香港碳排放的主要源頭。
This is exactly the main source of carbon emissions in Hong Kong
這評估計劃由發展商自願參加及登記，因此參與率非常低。
The assessment scheme is based on voluntary participation and registration by developers and thus the participation rate is very low
截至今年5月，已登記的綠建環評項目只有1,102個，反映綠色建築的概念仍未普及。
As of May this year there were only 1 102 registered BEAM Plus projects reflecting that the concept of green buildings is not yet popular
所以，我們必須推廣綠色建築、節能及節水等概念。
Therefore we have to promote the concepts of green buildings energy saving water saving and so on
局長作為建築師，我相信他在綠色建築方面應該有一些見地，所以我希望局長在回應時回答這問題。
I believe that the Secretary as an architect should have some insight in green buildings so I hope he answers this question in his response
最後，其實不論用電動車也好，甚麼也好，但如果我們不採用可再生能源來發電，即使全香港使用電動車也沒用，因為如果香港利用fossil fuel發電，即使全港的汽車更換為電動車也沒用。
Lastly if we do not use renewable energy to generate electricity it is useless to adopt electric vehicles or whatever across the territory because if Hong Kong uses fossil fuel to generate electricity it is useless even to replace all the vehicles in Hong Kong with electric ones
歸根究底，我們應使用可再生能源來發電，這樣才能減排。
At the end of the day we should use renewable energy to generate electricity . Only by doing so can we reduce emissions
香港現時的所謂可再生能源，我相信在燃料組合中真的不夠1%。
I believe that at present the so - called renewable energy sources actually account for less than 1 % of the fuel mix in Hong Kong
就可再生能源，政府也有一種概念，就是除了風能和太陽能外，也包括轉廢為能，即將廢物轉為能源，這也可稱為可再生能源。
As far as renewable energy sources are concerned the Government has also the concept that in addition to wind and solar power they include waste - to - energy conversion which can also be referred to as a renewable energy source
其實香港很適合發展太陽能，我們也可以擴大浮動太陽能發電的先導計劃，香港的水塘可以有更多地方以浮動太陽能板覆蓋。
Hong Kong is indeed very suitable for the development of solar power . We can also expand the pilot scheme on floating solar power by covering more areas of our reservoirs with floating solar panels
我也希望政府盡快落實其他有關工作，例如研究在其他公共設施，包括天橋頂或山坡上，進一步發展適合的太陽能項目。
I also hope that the Government implements other relevant tasks as soon as possible such as looking into further development of suitable solar power projects on other public facilities including on top of flyovers or on hillsides
我支持廖長江議員的原議案，但對其議案中指"本會促請特區政府更積極應對氣候變化"，我認為除了政府外，全社會亦要一起重視，共同努力才能達到目的。
I support the original motion of Mr Martin LIAO but as it says [t]his Council urges the SAR Government to cope with climate change more proactively I think that apart from the Government all members of the community must attach importance to and work together to meet this objective
在這議題上，政府應扮演領導者、組織者及推動者的角色。
On this issue the Government should play the role of a leader organizer and initiator
然而，就特區政府在應對氣候變化，以至把香港轉型為綠色低碳智慧型社會及經濟的工作，直至目前為止，可說仍不盡人意。
Yet the SAR Governments work in combating climate change and transforming Hong Kong into a green and low - carbon smart society and economy has so far been unsatisfactory
主席，根據最近一份由本地環保團體發表的研究報告，把香港與5個亞洲城市，包括廣州、深圳、首爾、東京和新加坡作比較，結論並不意外，香港被評為表現最差，尤其在電力生產的碳強度、轉用可 再生能源的目標及轉換電動汽車的比例這3個項目上，香港均排榜尾。
President according to a study report recently published by a local environmental group when compared with five other Asian cities namely Guangzhou Shenzhen Seoul Tokyo and Singapore Hong Kong was unsurprisingly found to have the worst performance . In particular Hong Kong was ranked the lowest in terms of carbon intensity of electricity generation targets of switching to renewable energy and proportion of electric vehicle replacement
報告亦指出，香港使用可再生能源的比例僅佔整體能源消耗1%至2%，可謂九牛一毛，甚至特區政府在《香港氣候行動藍圖2030+》中所作的估計，使用可再生能源的比例亦只有3%至4%，可說極其保守。
The report also pointed out that the proportion of renewable energy consumption to total energy consumption in Hong Kong stands at an extreme low rate of 1 % to 2 % . Even according to the estimate of the SAR Government in Hong Kongs Climate Action Plan 2030 the proportion of renewable energy consumption stands at an extremely conservative rate of 3 % to 4 %
剛才提到的電動車比例，根據運輸署的數字，截至2018年9月，全港共有10,906輛電動私家車，佔所有私家車約1.8%。
Regarding the proportion of electric vehicles mentioned just now according to the figures of the Transport Department there were 10 906 electric private cars in Hong Kong as at September 2018 making up around 1.8 % of all private cars
對比前10年，電動車數字增長確實顯著，但礙於充電配套大大落後於需求，而政府曾提出的經濟誘因去年又走回頭路，導致換車率大減，本港電動車的比例增長仍然遠遠落後於其他地方。
The number of electric vehicles has increased significantly when compared with the number of a decade ago . However as the availability of charging facilities lags far behind demand and the Government took a step backward last year in its financial incentives the replacement rate of vehicles has dropped significantly . The increase in the proportion of electric vehicles in Hong Kong still lags behind other places
政府甚至迴避定下一個長遠的電動車比例作為政策目標，如此態度是否積極，大家有目共睹。
To make it worse the Government has avoided setting a long - term proportion of electric vehicles as its policy objective . It should be obvious to all whether the Government is taking an active attitude
我覺得政府的表現應予批評。
In my opinion the Governments performance warrants criticism
根據2014年推出的《香港廚餘及園林廢物計劃2014-2022》，政府計劃於全港設立5間至6間有機資源回收中心，但目前為止只落成1間，我們引頸以待的第二期計劃，在兩星期前的工務小組委員會會議中，撥款居然未獲批准，情況相當難堪。
According to report A Food Waste Yard Waste Plan for Hong Kong 2014 - 2022 issued in 2014 the Government plans to set up five to six organic resources recovery centres in Hong Kong yet only one has been completed so far . The long - awaited funding for stage two of the plan was surprisingly rejected at a meeting of the Public Works Subcommittee two weeks ago much to our dismay
在這問題上，我覺得只責怪政府不太適當，我們作為議員亦須扮演更積極的角色，給予更大的關注和支持。
On this matter it is inappropriate to put the blame solely on the Government as we being Members should play a more active role and show greater concern and support
另一方面，當我們討論綠色低碳生活時，香港都市固體廢物的棄置率卻逐年上升，非常諷刺。
On the other hand while we are talking about a green and low - carbon lifestyle the disposal rate of municipal solid waste in Hong Kong has ironically been on the rise year after year
日本、南韓及台灣均已實行固體廢物收費一段時間，亦取得不錯的減廢成績，唯獨香港仍然躊躇不前。
Japan South Korea and Taiwan have implemented solid waste charging for quite some time and achieved satisfactory results in terms of waste reduction . Only Hong Kong still has qualms about moving forward
就最近政府推出的政策及法案擬稿，由於種種原因，我感覺議會仍未能達成一致共識。
Due to various reasons this Council has yet to reach a broad consensus on the policies and draft bills proposed recently by the Government
對於這種種落後狀態，我們撫心自問，究竟是甚麼原因導致？
Let us honestly ask ourselves why we lag behind in so many respects
我覺得我們議會中的不同政團、政黨以至不同的利益團體均應與政府一同努力，當機立斷，盡快完善香港的回收及廢物處置政策。
The various political groupings political parties and interest groups in this Council should join hands with the Government and make a prompt decision to expeditiously perfect Hong Kongs policy on waste recovery and disposal
在環保議題上，大家很容易便把手指指向政府，我覺得這樣並不足夠，我認為要做好這方面的工作，需要整體社會一起重視、一起完 成這任務，政府應做好其主導角色，而各個政黨、社會團體、企業和利益團體均須放下自身利益，從整體社會利益出發，積極共同面對轉變中的氣候及其帶來的挑戰。
I think that is not enough . In order to do a good job in this regard all members of the community need to attach importance to our mission and work together . The Government should play a proper leading role whereas various political parties social groups enterprises and interest groups must set aside their own interests for the good of society as a whole and join hands to actively face a changing climate and the challenges it poses
雖然我並不完全同意部分議員的修正案，但我亦希望議會同事及政府官員可以細心聆聽今天的辯論，在推動綠色低碳智慧型社會及經濟，以及在應對氣候變化政策上，一起去做所應做的事。
While I do not entirely agree with the amendments of certain Members I hope our colleagues and government officials can listen carefully to the debate today and join hands to do what we should do concerning the promotion of a green and low - carbon smart society and economy and the policy on coping with climate change
代理主席，在此，我感謝廖長江議員在這個適切的時候提出有關氣候變化的議案作辯論。
Deputy President here I wish to thank Mr Martin LIAO for proposing a motion on climate change for our debate at this appropriate moment
為何我說在此時提出此項議案非常適合呢？
Why would I say that it is the right time to propose this motion?
因為聯合國氣候變化綱要公約締約國大會正在波蘭舉行會議。
The reason is that the 24 Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP 24 is now being held in Poland
另外，亦有些人明知氣候變化是事實，但因為短視，視而不見，又或有些市民看到天氣越來越極端，夏天越來越熱，冬天來得越來越遲，冰川融化、海面上升，但仍可能覺得用不着他們擔心，那是距離自己很遠的事。
On the other hand there are some people who know full well that climate change is a hard fact but turn a blind eye to it because of short - termism . Some people perhaps have noticed that the weather becomes increasingly extreme with summers getting hotter winters coming later glaciers melting and the sea level rising but still they may think that climate change is far too remote for them to worry about
但事實上，氣候變化的影響是有科學實證的，亦切切實實影響我們的地球環境。
But the fact is that the effects of climate change are proven by scientific evidence and the environment of our planet Earth is actually being affected
冰川融化，海面史無前例地上升，低窪地區水浸，這也是香港正在面對的情況。
The melting of glaciers the unprecedented rising of sea level and the flooding of low - lying areas are what Hong Kong is facing also
全球氣溫上升，令極端天氣容易形成，香港感受最深刻的，就是颱風"山竹"。
The rise in global temperature has contributed to more frequent extreme weather . What struck Hong Kong the most was the onslaught of Typhoon Mangkhut
氣候變化亦影響生態系統，不少動物因為氣候轉變而需要遷徙，影響了生態平衡，影響人類的食物、農作物的收成及動植物的生長，最終亦影響市民的健康。
Climate change has also affected the ecosystem . With the changes in climate migration becomes necessary for many animals and this has upset the ecological balance affecting the harvest of crops our food and the growth of animals and plants . In the end peoples health will also be affected
可能有些人認為，我剛才描述的事不是太貼身，認為只是較偏遠的地方才會發生，香港人對於颱風、熱浪等東西才會有較深刻的印象。
Probably some people may consider what I just described not quite relevant to them thinking that it is something which only happens in some more remote places . To Hong Kong people typhoons heatwaves and suchlike are the very weather conditions that they have deeper impression
但其實在現時全球化的世界中，每一個香港人都不能置身事外。
But in fact none of us in Hong Kong can be an outsider in this globalized world
我今次的修正案想強調一點，我們經常說"高大空"的議題，其實我們每個人的個人行為都可以對改變氣候變化作出少許貢獻。
There is one thing I wish to emphasize with my amendments this time in respect of this high - sounding topic we often discuss actually every one of us can do something against climate change with our personal behaviours