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Es steht zwar nicht gut um

English translation: Although things aren't looking too good

09:56 Aug 30, 2009
German to English translations [PRO]
Science - Environment & Ecology
German term or phrase: Es steht zwar nicht gut um
Context below. The extract derives from an article about the environmental issues facing the Murray River in Australia, which is drying out. Help greatly appreciated!

Genau das wollen die Umweltschützer um Susan Rex verhindern. Sie fordern vor allem ein Ende des künstlichen Eingreifens in das Ökosystem durch die Regierung. Denn nur so, glauben sie, können sich die Seen noch erholen. Es ist ein harter Kampf für die Umweltschützer. Denn bereits in diesem Moment sind Bagger damit beschäftigt, den Murray River an seiner Mündung durch einen Damm zu stoppen. Es scheint als wolle die australische Regierung damit dem Schlimmsten zuvorkommen – der Übersäuerung der Böden. Sollte das wirklich passieren, wäre dies eine Katastrophe für die menschliche Gesundheit und die
Umwelt, sagt Mike Geddes, einem Wasser-Ökologen der University of Adelaide. Der Wissenschaftler fügt aber hinzu, dass es noch nicht zu spät sei, weniger drastische Maßnahmen zu ergreifen. ***Es steht zwar nicht gut um*** die Seen, aber indem man Kalkstein auf die freiliegenden Böden streue, könne man eine Übersäuerung erst einmal verhindern.
greville
Germany
Local time: 12:40
English translation:Although things aren't looking too good
Explanation:
for the lakes at the present time, ...
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John Owen
Germany
Local time: 12:40
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Summary of answers provided
4 +11Although things aren't looking too good
John Owen
3 +1(only an attempt)
MMUlr
4though the chances for the lakes are poor, ....
Ellen Kraus


  

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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
(only an attempt)


Explanation:
Indeed, the lakes are in poor condition, but ....

http://earthhopenetwork.net/American_Coasts_in_Fair_to_Poor_...

MMUlr
Germany
Local time: 12:40
Native speaker of: German

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Barbara Wiebking
12 hrs
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +11
Although things aren't looking too good


Explanation:
for the lakes at the present time, ...

John Owen
Germany
Local time: 12:40
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  MMUlr: Nice, far better than my suggestion - of course ;-)
4 mins
  -> Thanks MMUlr
agree  Bernard Lieber: I'm currently in Australia not in Victoria though but confirm the issue
1 hr
  -> Thanks Bernard
agree  Clive Phillips: Best suggestion
2 hrs
  -> Thanks Clive
agree  Kim Metzger
2 hrs
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agree  Julia Lipeles
4 hrs
  -> Thanks Julia
agree  franglish: I'd leave out the 'too', though
4 hrs
  -> Thanks Franglish
agree  Rosa Foyle: "too" sounds more American than UK English. But this is the best suggestion there is.
5 hrs
  -> Just to clarify - I was born in Birmingham UK!!!!!!
agree  Rolf Keiser: @rosafoyle: we live in the age of the US-Empire!!
6 hrs
  -> See above - the US will never have an Empire, just occupied territories!!
agree  Annett Kottek (X): 'although it doesn't look good for [the lakes]' might be another option
8 hrs
  -> Thanks Annett
agree  Bernhard Sulzer: or maybe also: although currently chances for (improving the condition of) the lakes are slim
8 hrs
  -> Thanks Bernhard
agree  Blaess
1 day 1 hr
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
though the chances for the lakes are poor, ....


Explanation:
I ´d say

Ellen Kraus
Austria
Local time: 12:40
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 24

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Kim Metzger: That's taking it too far.
1 hr
neutral  Armorel Young: "chances" are its prospects for the future, but this is about what's happening now
6 hrs
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