Several hundred million trees were planted in the capital, but moths descended on them, stripping much of the foliage that was supposed to absorb carbon dioxide emissions.

首都种了好几亿棵树，但蠹蛾立刻大举入侵，吃光大部分原本用来吸收二氧化碳排放量的树叶。

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Scientists are also worried that, as carbon dioxide emissions rise, the ocean will absorb greater amounts of the greenhouse gas, shifting the chemistry of seawater.

科学家们同时担心，随着二氧化碳排放量的增加，海洋将会吸收更多的温室气体，进而改变海水的化学性质。

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