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In this task, you are given a sentence in Spanish and your task is to translate it into English. In translation, keep the numbers and capitalization (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and name).
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Queda claro que la lógica del beneficio privado propia de ese modelo ha sido nefasta, por lo que el principio de quien contamina paga es adecuado para hacer frente a estas consecuencias.
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It is clear that this model' s logic of private profit has been harmful, and therefore the 'polluter pays' principle is a suitable way of dealing with these consequences.


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Desde ese momento hasta la segunda lectura de hoy, muchas personas han trabajado duramente en el tema en el Parlamento Europeo, la Comisión Europea y el Consejo de Ministros.
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A great deal of work has been carried out between then and this second reading by numerous Members of the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of Ministers.


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La convergencia social es un proceso que se va a desarrollar durante largo tiempo.
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This social convergence is a process which will continue for a long period.