Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
我們已等了20多年，1997年回歸前，只差數票便可以通過反歧視條例，這20年是毫無寸進，我們只有一個卑微的要求，啟動諮詢。
We have been waiting for more than 20 years . Before the reunification in 1997 the anti - discrimination bill failed to get through because of a few votes short but then no progress has been made over the past 20 years . We have only one humble request that a consultation would be launched
我實在太知分寸， 即使是下星期我提出一項動議辯論，亦只是要求政府研究締結伴侶關係的權利，如何保障同性締結伴侶關係的權利，我連同性婚姻都沒有提及。
I am very sensible because even in the motion that I am going to move next week I only request the Government to study the right of homosexual couples to enter into a union and how the right of homosexual couples to enter into a union can be protected . I have not mentioned same - sex marriage at all
這個政府在同志平權上，過去數年的表現完全不合格。
The performance of the Government in respect of equal rights for people of different sexual orientations has indeed failed in the past few years
談到同性伴侶締結關係的權利，找她討論，更加是緣木求魚。
With regard to the right of homosexual couples to enter into a union I would describe the discussion with her as climbing a tree to catch fish
所以，最後唯有靠司法覆核，我當然不會在這裏討論司法覆核。
In the end we can only resort to judicial review . Of course I am not going to discuss the judicial review case here
在上次的保安事務委員會會議上，我問保安局局長，QT案政府敗訴後，除了外地專才已在外國締結同性伴侶關係的伴侶，可以以受養人簽證來香港外，香港永久居民在外國締結同性伴侶關係，他的伴侶可否申請受養人簽證來香港？
At the last meeting of the Panel on Security I asked the Secretary for Security After the Government has lost the QT case apart from allowing the homosexual partner of a foreign talent with whom a union has been entered into abroad to enter Hong Kong on a dependent visa will the homosexual partner of a Hong Kong permanent resident with whom a union has been entered into abroad apply to enter Hong Kong on a dependent visa?
代理主席，討論宜居城市這議題時，當然要談到本港的宜居指數。
Deputy President during the debate on the theme of Liveable City it is of course necessary to talk about Hong Kongs liveability ranking
《經濟學人》在2018年發表的"宜居指數"，香港在140個城市中排第三十五位，高於鄰近的新加坡，亦高於內地的北京及上海，在亞洲亦是首3位，僅次於東京及大阪。
The Global Liveability Index for 2018 published by The Economist has ranked Hong Kong the 35 place among 140 cities higher than the neighbouring Singapore and also Beijing and Shanghai in the Mainland . In Asia Hong Kong is ranked third after Tokyo and Osaka
是否一切照舊，原地踏步，香港就會繼續繁榮穩定，總不會很差呢？
If everything remains unchanged and no progress is made will Hong Kong still continue to enjoy prosperity and stability and will things never get worse?
代理主席，魯迅所謂的"捧殺"就是這樣的意思，把人讚得"天上有、地下無"，他就會驕傲、自滿，其實就會最快喪命。
Deputy President as Mr Lu Xun has put it excessive praises can kill . If someone is praised to the skies he will become arrogant and complacent and he will actually be the first to lose his life
國家副主席王岐山早前在新加坡出席一個新經濟論壇，有一位外籍人士大讚副主席是影響全球的一位重要人物。
Chinese Vice President WANG Qishan has recently attended a new economic forum in Singapore
副主席立即說"又來一個'捧殺'！
When lavishly praised by a foreigner as an important figure with global influence the Vice President immediately said Yet another example showing excessive praises can kill!
"事實上，無論面對"捧殺"或"棒殺"也好，都應該時刻保持頭腦清醒，應對危機，才能夠真正做到居安思危。
In fact whether we are faced with excessive praises or excessive criticisms it is necessary to remain clear - headed at all times in response to crisis . Only then can we really remain vigilant in times of safety
事實上，香港是否真的是宜居城市？
In fact is Hong Kong really a liveable city?
代理主席，每位香港市民都能夠很直接的告訴大家，在香港生活的壓力超多、工時超長。
Deputy President every Hong Kong citizen can tell you right away about the tremendous living pressure and extremely long working hours in Hong Kong
有國際機構調查，香港連續8年蟬聯"樓價最難負擔"的地方。
According to a survey conducted by an international organization Hong Kong has been named the least affordable housing market for the eighth consecutive year
最近亦有一項"樓奴指數"，雖然我認為當中的數字、採樣的內容未夠全面，但某程度上反映了香港市民對於樓價高、租金貴的情緒，已經達到不平衡的地步，亦所謂抵觸了安全線。
Recently a property slaves index has been published . In my view the figures and data samples are not comprehensive enough . However the index has to a certain extent shown that the sentiment of Hong Kong people toward high property prices and expensive rentals have reached an imbalanced level breaching the so - called safety threshold
代理主席，過去數年，我就"上車"難的問題進行了不同的資料搜集及對比。
Deputy President in recent years I have collected and compared various data in relation to the difficulty for Hong Kong people to buy their first property
天水圍一個最大型屋苑，當中最細小的"上車盤"約400平方呎。
In the largest housing estates in Tin Shui Wai the size of the smallest units targeting first - time home buyers is about 400 sq ft
過去兩年，樓價倍增這是成交價而不是估價如果要上車的話，最少要支付156萬元首期。
In the past two years property prices―I mean transaction prices but not valuations―have doubled . To purchase such a flat a buyer has to make a down payment of at least 1.56 million
如果兩夫婦幸運地都賺取家庭入息中位數的18,000元，又能夠儲蓄收入的一半，都要7年半才可以儲蓄到首期。
For a couple who fortunately can both earn the median household income of 18,000 even if they save half of their income it still takes them 7.5 years to save up for the down payment
我在此想指出，如果過去所採用的"辣招"是短期措施的話，的確可以遏抑"炒風"，以及延緩一些"炒家"的入市意欲。
I would like to point out that the curb measures adopted in the past if considered to be short - term policies have actually been effective in curbing the trend of speculation and dampening the desire of speculators to buy properties
但是，由於本港房屋長期供應不足，這個致命的條件已令所有"炒家"把"辣招"的成本全數轉嫁本地用家及首置"上車"客。
However given the perennial shortage of housing in Hong Kong all speculators have taken advantage of this fatal drawback to shift the costs incurred by the curb measures to local users and first - time property buyers
因此，大家必須問，當年"辣招"令 到庫房增加的收益，究竟是來自炒家的成本，還是現時已經變相是來自用家額外付出的樓價呢？
Hence we must have a question in mind Was the increase in revenue arising from the curb measures back then contributed by the costs of speculators? . Or has the increase in revenue translated into additional property prices currently paid by users?
代理主席，房屋問題已經困擾香港每一位市民。
Deputy President the housing problem has been plaguing all members of the public in Hong Kong
有人說如果不填海，單靠發展農地、棕地已經可以解決問題。
It has been suggested that the development of agricultural lands and brownfield sites alone can solve the problem without the need of reclamation
代理主席，最近樓價輕微回落，但只是下調一兩成，回到2016年、2017年的水平。
Deputy President recently property prices have slightly dropped by only 10 % to 20 % to the 2016 and 2017 levels
那時大家都覺得樓價已達到高位，預計不到2018年還會更高。
Back then many people thought that property prices had reached a peak; little had they expected that prices would go up further in 2018
所以，如果有人認為樓價輕微回落，是政府一些措施所達致的目標，我們認為必須避免這種錯誤解讀。
By the same token if some people think that the slight drop in property prices means that some government measures have attained their goals we urge them not to make such wrong interpretations
施政報告顯示行政長官這次終於願意聆聽工會的意見，把公私營房屋比例由6：4調整至7：3，整體上增加公營房屋供應，即時撥出數幅私人土地興建公屋，這是值得讚賞的。
The Policy Address shows that the Chief Executive has finally taken the views of trade unions on board by revising the public - private housing split from 6col4 to 7col3 and increasing the overall supply of PRH housing by allocating a few private sites for the construction of PRH housing . These initiatives are commendable
大家都問調整比例之後，如何達致目標？
Many people query how the target can be met upon revision of the public - private housing split?
如果沒有實際土地配套來達致7：3的比例，我很擔心只是紙上談兵，最終令成功解決住屋問題的美夢幻滅。
Without the actual land supply for realizing the 7col3 split I am very worried that this target will remain on paper only shattering the good dream of successfully resolving the housing problem in the end
政府2012年宣布重建華富邨時，我們已經提出必須考慮重建22條屋邨的先後次序，或應該訂立時間表。
When the Government announced the redevelopment of Wah Fu Estate in 2012 we have already suggested that priority be set for redeveloping the 22 housing estates or a timetable be drawn up
居屋售價作出了五二折的調整後，大家都希望抱着這個救生圈。
After HOS prices have been revised to 52 % of market values HOS housing has become a life - saver which all people hope to grasp
但是，未來5年的資助房屋單位只有26,000個，除以5年，每年不足6,000個，而我們的目標是每年8,000個，即又未能達標。
However only 26 000 subsidized housing units will be available in the next five years . Dividing the number of units by five years fewer than 6 000 units will be available each year falling short of our target of 8 000 units per year again
所以，如果政府要真正履行承諾，達致這個目標，請多做工夫，不要令人感到政府說完也只得個"等"字。
Therefore in order to truly deliver on its pledge and meet this target the Government should make more efforts to avoid giving the public the impression that the Government will only keep people waiting after making the suggestion
第一，全球極端天氣出現的次數越來越頻繁，臨海低窪地方面對風暴潮的衝擊或水浸風險提升，因此我們認為政府必須全面加強有關工作。
First the occurrence of global extreme weather has become increasingly frequent and coastal and low - lying locations are faced with an increasing risk of storm surges or flooding . For this reason we consider it necessary for the Government to holistically step up efforts to address these problems
當然，發展局正進行研究工作，但我們認為必須要加快，因為天氣不會等我們，不會因為我們要研究兩年便在兩年後才刮颱風。
Of course the Development Bureau is currently conducting studies in this regard . However we consider it necessary for them to expedite their work because weather changes will wait for no one and typhoons will not wait to strike until we complete the studies two years later
明年又有颱風季節，不用等12個月便來到，但該研究需時18個月至24個月，希望政府能急市民所急，加快研究進度。
The typhoon season of next year will arrive within 12 months time . However the studies will take about 18 to 24 months . I hope that the Government will share the publics urgent concern and expedite the progress of its studies
此外，每次出現颱風也會有大量海洋垃圾被吹到岸上。
In addition whenever a typhoon strikes a large amount of marine litter will be blown ashore
我說："這些海洋垃圾原本在海上，政府原本應要清理，但現在被吹上岸，你卻跟我說垃圾屬於這個屋苑，真該被'反檯'和被罵"。
I then replied Marine litter originated from the sea; the Government should be responsible for clearing . However after the litter has been blown ashore you are telling me that the housing estate is now responsible for clearing . The Government should really be castigated and condemned
關於《戶外燈光約章》的問題。其實，我們在1年多前已質疑《約章》的成效。
With regard to the Charter on External Lighting we in fact doubted the effectiveness of the Charter more than a year ago
此外，關於最受爭議的垃圾徵費問題，很坦白說，我們最近曾落區舉行居民大會，知道其實很多街坊也關心這問題。
In addition regarding the greatest controversy over municipal solid waste charging frankly speaking we have recently held residents meetings in local districts and are aware that many residents have grave concerns over the issue
當然，在上屆立法會曾前往外國參考其他國家經驗的議員也明白，整體而言，香港的環保措施極為落後，其他國家已實行多年的環保措施，我們仍未開始，所以我們認同香港要急起直追。
Of course Members of the last Legislative Council who went overseas to study the experience of other countries should understand that Hong Kongs environmental protection policies are extremely backward in general . We have yet to introduce some environmental protection measures which have been in place in other countries for many years . Therefore we agree that Hong Kong should catch up expeditiously
但是，大家會問：究竟垃圾徵費意義何在？
However people may ask What is the purpose of municipal solid waste charging?
所有產品的包裝，市民也無法選擇，只要他們想吃或想用，便要硬着頭皮買回家，之後可如何減少垃圾？
The public cannot choose the packaging of all products . They can only buy home food or articles that they want to eat or use . How can they reduce waste later?
最根本的做法便是從源頭分類。
The most fundamental approach is to separate waste at source
所以，我們期望局方能夠真真正正在垃圾分類方面多做工夫，讓街坊覺得政府正在協助大家減少垃圾，而不是純粹以懲罰式的徵費來要求市民減少垃圾，因為很多消費者或小市民也覺得除非他們不吃不用，否則便沒有選擇。
As such we hope that the authorities will genuinely step up their efforts on waste separation . In this way kaifongs will think that the Government is intended to help them reduce waste instead of simply requiring the public to reduce waste by imposing a punitive levy . Many consumers and ordinary members of the public may also have the feeling that they have no other options unless they refrain from eating or using anything
我最後想說，宜居城市是一個很有願景的說法，事實上，究竟有沒有一個地方是所有人也想搬往居住的呢？
Lastly I would like to point out that it is very visionary to talk about a liveable city . In fact after all is there any place where all people would like to reside in?
有些參加比賽的同學會慣性地數算，如果有10個利，3個弊，那便是利多一點；相反，便是弊多一點。
Some students who took part in debates would normally count the number of merits and demerits . If there were 10 merits and 3 demerits then the advantages would outweigh the disadvantages and vice versa
但是，社會不應用如此簡單的數算方法，而應從對社會日後長遠的影響來判斷。
However this simple method of counting cannot be applied in society; instead judgment should be made based on the long - term impact on society in the future
很簡單，如果今天不填海，將來就土地問題的爭拗必然會更激烈、更多和更複雜。
Simply put if no reclamation is carried out today there will certainly be more intense and complicated disputes over land issues in the future
如果今天能找到解決未來的土地問題的方法，即填海的話，將來社會的分化、爭拗和矛盾便會減少。
If we can identify ways now to resolve the future land problem ie . reclamation the dissension disputes and conflicts in society will reduce in the future
事實上，如果能夠減少爭拗和矛盾，對社會已是最大的利益。
In fact our society will benefit most if disputes and conflicts can be reduced
我很希望大家不要再誤導公眾，也不要找東西來爭拗，應真正從解決問題的方法着想。
I really hope that other Members will not once again mislead the public and create unnecessary disputes . We should really focus on ways to resolve the problems
難得政府願意為20年後的土地供應進行規劃，並制訂如此重要的舉措，議員如果反對，其實只是想延續爭拗，想借助社會的一些負能量來延續反對派的生命和力量，我認為不值得這樣做。
The Government should be commended for planning the land supply for 20 years later and formulating such an important initiative . Those Members who oppose this initiative are in fact intended to prolong the disputes and take advantage of some negative sentiments in the community to extend the life of and empower the opposition camp . I do not consider it worthwhile for them to do so
第一位是陳振英議員。
The first classmate is Mr CHAN Chun - ying
有一個根本的問題是，關 於"明日大嶼"的成本，他只計算填海和島上基建，並只計算1,000公頃而非1,700公頃的填海和基建成本。
There is a fundamental problem . Regarding the cost of Lantau Tomorrow he only calculated the reclamation cost and the infrastructure construction cost involving 1 000 hectares instead of 1 700 hectares of land
對於東涌東的填海，正如尹兆堅議員所說，並非太多人反對。
As pointed out by Mr Andrew WAN the reclamation works of Tung Chung East have not met with much opposition
計算東涌東填海的成本，的確無須計算興建新的跨海大橋和接駁隧道的成本，未來土地的收益確實可以按陳振英議員所說的方法計算，這是關鍵所在。
When calculating the construction cost of Tung Chung East it is indeed unnecessary to consider the construction costs of a new bridge and connecting tunnels and the future profits from land sales can be calculated in the way as suggested by Mr CHAN Chun - ying . This is the problem at issue
當我們指出東大嶼人工島這個項目極有問題時，很多同事都用大而化之的方法，指責我們反對填海。
When we point out the serious problems of the East Lantau artificial islands many colleagues try to casually dismiss them accusing us of opposing reclamation works
我本人確是反對填海，但我相信很多民主派同事一定不會凡填海必反。
I do oppose reclamation but I believe many democratic colleagues may not oppose all reclamation proposals
我們要將東大嶼跟其他填海項目分開來看，因為這是一項特別有問題的工程，涉及在海中央進行的填海工程，並無太大彈性，而所涉及的相關基建開支比一般近岸填海高出數倍。
We must treat the East Lantau reclamation works differently from other reclamation projects because this project is rife with problems and as it involves reclamation in the Central Waters with little flexibility . The construction costs of the relevant infrastructures will be a few times higher than reclamation works close to the coast in general
新界西居民想要多一條通道直達市區，現時政府已表示會興建十一號幹線，我們施加壓力後，政府又說會在十一號幹線的大嶼山落腳位多建一條橋往青衣，這已經是規劃好的一道甜品，而且還未計即將通車的屯門赤鱲角連接路。
The Government has said that Route 11 will be constructed and upon our pressure the Government has promised to construct one more bridge to Tsing Yi from the landing of Route 11 in Lantau . This dessert has already been planned . Besides there is also the Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link which is about to be commissioned
要吃甜品單買甜品便可以了，無需要附加大餐。
If one wants dessert just buy the dessert he needs not buy the entire meal
這是個永續循環不息的問題。
This is a never - ending cycle
事實上，眼前有很多機會讓政府可打破這種城市發展的格局。
In fact many opportunities are available for the Government to break this pattern of city planning
第三位是梁志祥同學。
The third classmate is LEUNG Che - cheung
他相當別出心裁，表示可以將"明日大嶼"人工島建設成像北京雄安新區一個環保城。
He has an ingenious idea saying that the artificial islands under Lantau Tomorrow can be built into a green city just like Weian New District in Beijing
我們要真正對環境好，並不是事先大量填海，再在島上興建環保城，而是馬上可以興建環保城，不用拖這麼久。
If we truly care about the environment instead of carrying out extensive reclamation for building a green city on artificial islands we should build a green city right away without having to delay too long
參加"支持'明日大嶼'的10個理由"作文比賽的保皇派同事，都有一個問題，就是見樹不見林。
The royalist colleagues who have entered the essay competition with the title Ten Reasons for Supporting Lantau Tomorrow all make the same mistake which is they cannot see the wood for the trees
為了推銷單一個項目，不停地說該項目有多好，可以在那人工島興建甚麼，為社會帶來甚麼效益等。
In order to market a single project they keep praising how wonderful the project is what can be built on the artificial islands and what benefits will be brought to the community
城市規劃不是這樣，特別是這是香港開埠百多年來最大規模的工程。
City planning should not be like that especially in consideration that the scale of this project is the largest since the inception of Hong Kong over a century ago
機場第三條跑道、高速鐵路、港珠澳大橋及沙中線這4項令大家頭痛不已的重型基建，其造價的總和都不及東大嶼人工島的造價。
The total construction costs of the four works projects that have given us great headaches namely the Three - Runway System of the Airport the express rail link HKZMB and the Shatin - Central Link pale in comparison to the construction costs of the East Lantau artificial islands
我們必須擺脫保皇派同事那種小學生作文的思維，退一步來看整個局面究竟是怎樣？
We must discard the mentality of the royalist Members who act like primary students participating in an essay composition . We should step back and look at the whole picture
香港有何願景？
What is the vision for Hong Kong?
我們要就每一個項目作出比較，無論是社會成本和環境成本，以至造價上的比較。
We must compare each project in terms of social environmental and construction costs
在2018年之前，我仍相信公務員團隊是正常的，即使這是一個不民主的政府，至少那團隊仍會講道理。
Before 2018 I still believed that our civil service team was normal . Even though it was led by an undemocratic government the team was reasonable
無論是興建道路、水塘、進行渠務工程，以至現時討論的最大規模基建，都一定是這樣做，按部就班，有理有據。
This applies to the construction of roads reservoirs the implementation of sewage works or the largest - scale infrastructure projects now under discussion . We should work strictly by protocol and with justifications
《香港2030+》就按部就班為我們解釋問題。估計2043年的人口會達致頂峰的822萬，之後會向下調整。
It is estimated that the population will reach the peak at 8 220 000 in 2043 and then the number will gradually decline
大家要進一步討論這問題，因為這跟我們的人口政策和單程證政策有莫大關係。
We must further discuss this issue because the projection is closely related to our population policy and also the One - way permit policy
政府說已找到3,600公頃土地，包括多個新發展區和綠化地帶等，所以額外需要1,200公頃土地，而在2016年推出的《香港2030+》報告，便提出兩個策略增長區，一個是東大嶼人工島，當時估計是要1,000公頃土地，之後再說要包括新界北。
According to the Government 3 600 hectares have been identified which included new development areas and green belts . Hence 1 200 hectares of additional land should be created . The Hong Kong 2030 released in 2016 proposed two strategic growth areas namely the East Lantau artificial islands to provide about 1 000 hectares of land as estimated and New Territories North
在2016年發表《香港2030+》報告後，起碼大家能有根有據地進行辯論，例如屆時有多少人口，是否真的會有這麼多人口，又或新增人口對各類土地的需求如何，以及各個項目的優劣。
After the release of the Hong Kong 2030 in 2016 at least we had some facts to base on in our debates such as the projected population whether the population could reach the projected number what types of land would be required by the increased population and the advantages and disadvantages of various plans
團結香港基金我特別指出這個由前特首董建華主持的基金過去兩年不斷攻擊政府各方面的數字，特別是土地需求和具體項目所能提供的土地面積。
Our Hong Kong Foundation―I must especially point out this Foundation established by former Chief Executive TUNG Chee - hwa―has constantly attacked these government statistics in particular the statistics on land demand and the area of land to be provided by various projects
政府說需要4,800公頃土地，他們卻說需要9,000公頃，原因是要讓人住得更好，又要預留土地儲備等。
When the Government said that 4 800 hectares of land was needed they raised the number to 9 000 hectares for the reasons of enabling people to live more comfortably and setting aside land reserves
這樣麻煩就大了，一切問題由政府在個別項目"搬龍門"開始，大家對政府一直以來的研究結論產生懷疑。
All problems have arisen as a result of the Government moving the goalpost in respect of certain individual projects and people have doubt on the authenticity of all government findings over the years
問題非同小可，涉及到在2043年這個關鍵時間，究竟香港有多少人口，亦令市民懷疑政府是否要透過增加土地供應，加大香港的城市容量。
This is no trivial matter . It involves the actual population in Hong Kong at the critical time of 2043 making people query if the Government aims at increasing its capacity by increasing land supply
此外，透過大灣區規劃，10年、20年之後，很多香港人可能已取得大灣區居民證，跟國內同胞不分彼此了。
Moreover through the planning for the Greater Bay Area many Hong Kong people may obtain the Greater Bay Area resident certificate 10 to 20 years later and they will be no different from their compatriots in the Mainland
另一個問題是，很多市民反對興建東大嶼人工島。
Another problem is that many people are against the construction of artificial islands in East Lantau
現時根本沒有所謂反對東大嶼就是支持地產商的邏輯，因為他們早已談攏了，不論是長期用東大嶼人工島來滿足北京或大灣區的政治需要或想法，或把香港人口增加至1,000萬人，為了叫本地的地產商在短期內乖乖聽話，政府又為他們度身訂造了一個土地共享先導計劃。
There is no such logic as opposing East Lantau is tantamount to supporting developers because they have already made a deal . No matter it is to meet in the long run the political needs or aspiration of Beijing or the Greater Bay Area with East Lantau artificial islands or to boost Hong Kongs population to 10 million the purpose is to make local developers obedient in the short run and in return the Government has tailor - made for them the Land Sharing Pilot Scheme
不好意思，香港人要的不是土地共享而是"收地共享"。
Sorry what Hong Kong people want is not land sharing but resuming land for sharing
我們覺得政府應該站在我們這一邊，但有些人囤積土地多年，現時覺得可以大安旨意發展土地，政府還說要與他們共享土地利益？
We think that the Government should side with us . For those who have been hoarding land for years how dare they think that they can develop properties on their land without any worries and how dare the Government talk about sharing land interest with them?
再者，我們要求城市有規有矩的發展，請先告訴我們香港會有多少人口，計算好土地需求，作出造地選項後，再找出一些對環境及社會成本影響較少的方案，這才是政府的合理作為。
Moreover we demand that the city should be developed in an orderly manner . The Government should first tell us the projected population of Hong Kong and the appropriate amount of land needed and after identifying the options to create land it should look for ways that will incur less environmental and social costs . The Government should act in such a reasonable manner
對於現時的香港人，我特別心疼"劏房"居民。
Concerning the people of Hong Kong today I feel especially sad for residents of subdivided units
這裏就看到政府的心思，擺"劏房"居民"上檯"，長期愚弄他們，現時給大家的答案就是"過橋抽板"。
From this we can see that the Government has put residents of subdivided units on the spot and made a fool of them for years . The message given to the public is that the Government burns the bridge after crossing it
房屋固然重要，但如果整個城市、國家、世界都因為氣候變化而導致民不聊生，屆時即使大家花費畢生儲蓄買了個單位，又有何意義？
Housing is of course very important but if the entire city country and even the whole world become unsuitable for living as the result of climate change what purpose does it serve if we have used our lifetime saving to buy a flat?
"老兄"，聯合國花了20多年時間研究氣候變化，得出這個確鑿定論，就是聯合國環境規劃署現時所訂定的碳排放減量目標，即在2030年減低百分之二十多三十的絕對值是絕不夠的，而必須在2030年減低50%才足夠。
Buddy the United Nations has spent more than 20 years on studying climate change and arrived at this concrete conclusion . IPCC has thus set down these carbon emission objectives that is it is not sufficient to reduce carbon emissions by 20 % to 30 % by 2030; it must be reduced by 50 % by 2030 . At present reduction of carbon emissions is done by changing the fuel for electricity generation
在這個問題上，不可以再談民主，這是生死存亡的問題，只能依靠城市中最有力量的政府。
In respect of this issue we cannot take a democratic approach . It is a matter of life and death and it can only be implemented by the most powerful organization in town ie . the Government
環境局今年提出垃圾徵費，香港的環境政策，比別人慢了十多二十年。
The Environment Bureau will introduce waste charging this year . Hong Kongs environment policy lags behind other places by one or two decades
加拿大剛訂立了碳稅，即是說不論駕車或搭飛機，不是沒有成本的，其成本就是導致碳排放量增加，會害死所有人，所以要計算成本。
Canada has recently imposed the carbon tax . It means that there is a cost for travelling by car or by plane . The cost is an increase in carbon emission and it will harm everyone and that is why the cost must be taken into account