Those people that do think seriously about it quickly realize the size of tile problem: it is vast, both in terms of the size of the area and the number of people affected.

那些认真想过这饥馑的人很快发现这问题的严重性：不论是从区域来讲还是从受影响的人数来讲这饥馑都是非常严重的。

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The house was also designed to consume minimal energy and incorporates a number environmentally friendly features, including geothermal heating and cooling and recycled tile floors and countertops.

WSJ: The House a Storm Built