However, while a treaty without targets may end up resembling a football match without goal posts, it would not necessarily make the exercise a complete waste of time.

虽然缺乏目标的条约就象没有球门的足球赛一样，但是这些行动也并不全然是浪费时间。

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The records also show several other Silicon Valley solar facilities created millions of pounds of toxic waste without selling a single solar panel, while they were developing their technology or fine-tuning their production.

NPR: Solar Industry Grapples With Hazardous Wastes