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Climate Change Poses Major Risks for Unprepared Cities
A new examination of urban policies has been 51 recently by Patricia Romero Lankao. She is a sociologist specializing in climate change and 52 development. She warns that many of the world’s fast-growing urban areas，especially in developing countries. will likely suffer from the impacts of changing climate. Her work also concludes that most cities are failing to 53 emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse 54 . These gases are known to affect the atmosphere. “Climate change is a deeply local issue and poses profound threats to the growing cities of the world,” says Romero Lankao. “But too few cities are developing effective strategies to 55 their residents.”
Cities are 56 sources of greenhouse gases. And urban populations are likely to be among those most severely affected by future climate change. Lankao’s findings highlight ways in which city-residents are particularly vulnerable, and suggest policy interventions that could offer immediate and longer-term 57 .
The locations and dense construction patterns of cities often place their populations at greater risk for natural disasters. Potential 58 associated with climate include storm surges and prolonged hot weather. Storm surges can flood coastal areas and prolonged hot weather can heat 59 paved cities more than surrounding areas. The impacts of such natural events can be more serious in an urban environment. For example，a prolonged heat wave can increase existing levels of air pollution，causing widespread health problems. Poorer neighborhoods that may 60 basic facilities such as drinking water or a dependable network of roads，are especially vulnerable to natural disasters. Many residents in poorer countries live in substandard housing 61 access to reliable drinking water，roads and basic services.
Local governments, 62 , should take measures to protect their residents.” Unfortunately, they tend to move towards rhetoric 63 meaningful responses, Romero Lankao writes, ” They don’t impose construction standards that could reduce heating and air conditioning needs. They don't emphasize mass transit and reduce 64 use. In fact, many local governments are taking a hands—off approach.” Thus, she urges them to change their 65 policies and to take strong steps to prevent the harmful effects of climate change on cities.
51. A. carry along B. carried away C. carried out D. carried back
52. A. economic B. industrial C. rural D. urban
53. A. reduce B. increase C. study D. measure
54. A. crops B. gases C. fruits D. Plants
55. A. educate B. evaluate C. protect D. identify
56. A. doubtful B. possible C. repeatable D. major
57. A. uses B. chances C. cures D. benefits
58. A. threats B. interests C. functions D. differences
59. A. locally B. heavily C. suddenly D. mildly
60. A. provide B. improve C. lack D. update
61. A. without B. with C. in D. on
62. A. moreover B. therefore C. however D. though
63. A. other than B. more than C. less than D. rather than
64. A. train B. automobile C. bus D. bike
65. A. idle B. smart C. busy D. secure
