Most polling suggests that the environment is not a critical issue in the eyes of many voters. But talking about it is a great way to fire up activists and donors on both sides.

众多民意调查显示，环境问题在许多选民眼中并不是十分重要的问题，但是，仅仅谈论这个话题就可以刺激到双方的积极活动份子和捐赠人。

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In recent weeks this technique has caused a rumpus on both sides of the Atlantic, however, because it has been deployed in an apparently underhand way.

但最近几个星期这项技术在大西洋两岸国家中都引起了纷繁争议，因为它明显是见不得光的。

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Inquiries are under way on both sides of the Channel.

海峡两岸都在做进一步的调查。

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In the past decade big property developments have sprung up on both sides of the river, and more are on their way before the 2012 Olympic games.

ECONOMIST: Thames river transport

Somewhere along the way the writing and thinking folks (on both sides of the Atlantic) have ceded most of the public conversation about language to the carpers, whiners and peevers.

BBC: Viewpoint: American English is getting on well, thanks

With Congress back in Washington, several factions on both sides of the aisle threaten to stand in the way of reform if their needs are not met.

CNN: Commentary: Time for health care hardball