淮河流域水环境恶化趋势基本得到控制。
The water degradation n the Huaihe River valley has been initially put under control. 大气污染防治取得初步成果。
Initial results have been achieved in the prevention and treatment of atmospheric pollution. 水土流失、荒漠化以及草地退货等现象日益加重，削弱了防风固沙，蓄水保土，保护生物多样性等生态功能。
Soil erosion, desertification and degeneration of grasslands are worsening with each passing day, which weakens the ecological functions of wind break, sand fixing, water storage, soil preservation, and the protection of biodiversity.
可持续建筑的两大特征是持久、低耗。
The two main characteristics of sustainable architecture are permanence and low energy consumption.
严重的缺水问题，特别是水质性缺水，一直困绕着中国经济发达地区，并将愈演愈烈。
Economically developed areas in China have long suffered from water shortages, particularly from a scarcity of clean water, and the situation is only getting worse.
我们要毫不松懈地加强节能减排和生态环保工作。
We will make remitting efforts to save energy, reduce emissions, preserve the ecosystems and protect the environment.
我们应推进洁净煤技术产业化。
We will promote the industrial application of clean coal technology.
开展全民节能减排行动，国家机关、公共企事业单位要发挥表率作用。
We will launch a nationwide campaign on the importance of energy conservation and emissions reduction, and state organs, enterprises and institutions need to play an exemplary role. 我们要实施重点防护林和天然林保护等生态建设工程。
We will carry out ecological conservation projects to build key forest shelterbelts and protect virgin forests.