It is easier to learn about the outside world and easier to move away, and local improvements have been far outpaced by the rapid changes elsewhere.

更容易了解到外界世界，也更容易搬离出去，当地的改善被其他地方快速的变化远远超过。

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How have these so-called improvements helped the local community?

这些所谓的进步对当地社会有什么帮助呢？

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The Project aims to minimize the threat to local economies from climate variations and extreme weather events through improvements in weather forecast capacity.

本项目旨在通过提高天气预报能力最大限度地降低气候变化和极端天气事件对地方经济的威胁。

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There are now Kickstarter-esque platforms for equity investing, scientific research, and even local municipal improvements.

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It could offer improvements in local air quality, fuel economy and reductions in carbon dioxide and other emissions.

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Healthcare Commission chief executive Anna Walker said she wanted the NHS to make improvements and local health bosses would be judged on it in the future.

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