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Satzverständnis

English translation: Pollution production

17:37 Aug 1, 2012
German to English translations [PRO]
Science - Environment & Ecology / Carbon emissions
German term or phrase: Satzverständnis
Der Text befasst sich damit, wie ein Unternehmen seinen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz leisten kann. Nachdem alle Maßnahmen aufgelistet sind, wird zusammenfassend erklärt was für Auswirkungen diese in der Realität haben können und was für einen Unterschied sie ausmachen. Darauf folgt dieser Satz.

Kann mir ihn jemand bitte erklären:

Dieser Schritt reduziert die Umweltbelastung um 172.000 Tonnen des Treibhausgases Co², was einer äquivalenten Menge von hochgiftigem Nuklearbrennstoff von 245 g entspricht.

Bedeutet das, dass 172 000 Tonnen Co2 254g hochgiftigen Nuklearbrennstoffs entsprechen? Also irgendwie ist "einer äquivalenten Menge entsprechen" an sich eine komische Formulierung, oder?

Bin für jede Anregung dankbar!
Elizabeth Kelly
Ireland
Local time: 18:25
English translation:Pollution production
Explanation:
has to be the key, and yes, I agree the English it not all it should be. Or maybe the German...

I think "Schritt" is the wrong word and that the author should have used "programme" - in other words, a "set of" steps. He then apparently assumes we all know what - or where - the greenhouse gas CO² comes from.

Reading between the lines, it seems this company is a very large user of electric power, and the power these "Schritte", or economies, will save will in effect mean a reduction in the output of 172,000 tonnes of CO², which expressed in nuclear terms would mean the production of 245 grams less of highly-toxic nuclear waste - it may possibly refer to the use of nuclear fuel, but I don't THINK so.

Now; I'm no nuclear scientist; it just looks to me to be the likely meaning. If there is a nuclear power agency in Ireland (Eire or north?), you might consider checking with them whether my surmise is right.
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David Moore (X)
Local time: 19:25
Grading comment
Danke Leute! Ihr seid wirklich die Besten! Vielen Dank besonders auch an Johannes für die ausführliche Erklärung. Da ich selbst kein wissenschaftliches Genie bin, kam mir das alles doch eher spanisch vor :) Besonders, da die deutsche Formulierung doch einiges zu wünschen übrig lässt.
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2Pollution production
David Moore (X)
4[see explanation]
Kate Collyer
3Siehe unten
Michael Martin, MA
Summary of reference entries provided
Satzinterpretation
Johannes Gleim

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45 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Siehe unten


Explanation:
Ich meine, dass Deine erste Annnahme stimmt:

This measure lessons environmental pollution through the reduction of CO2 gas emissions by 172,000 tons which is the equivalent of 245 g of highly toxic nuclear fuel.

Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 13:25
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 32

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Johannes Gleim: This is only correct, if the energy ist entered into the equation. 172,000 tons C0² = y MWh = 245 g U238. Note: This is the qty of fuel, not of waste.
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Pollution production


Explanation:
has to be the key, and yes, I agree the English it not all it should be. Or maybe the German...

I think "Schritt" is the wrong word and that the author should have used "programme" - in other words, a "set of" steps. He then apparently assumes we all know what - or where - the greenhouse gas CO² comes from.

Reading between the lines, it seems this company is a very large user of electric power, and the power these "Schritte", or economies, will save will in effect mean a reduction in the output of 172,000 tonnes of CO², which expressed in nuclear terms would mean the production of 245 grams less of highly-toxic nuclear waste - it may possibly refer to the use of nuclear fuel, but I don't THINK so.

Now; I'm no nuclear scientist; it just looks to me to be the likely meaning. If there is a nuclear power agency in Ireland (Eire or north?), you might consider checking with them whether my surmise is right.

David Moore (X)
Local time: 19:25
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 112
Grading comment
Danke Leute! Ihr seid wirklich die Besten! Vielen Dank besonders auch an Johannes für die ausführliche Erklärung. Da ich selbst kein wissenschaftliches Genie bin, kam mir das alles doch eher spanisch vor :) Besonders, da die deutsche Formulierung doch einiges zu wünschen übrig lässt.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Johannes Gleim: So wie ich das in Referenz versucht habe zu erklären.
1 hr
agree  philgoddard: I agree with your explanation, which would actually make a good translation in its own right. The German is badly phrased and needs clarifying.
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[see explanation]


Explanation:
I agree with the Asker and Michael. My instinct, however, is to simplify the sentence structure a bit by using "or" - see my example below.

Another thought that comes to me is that after describing "alle Maßnahmen", surely 'Schritt' ought to be in the plural? Also reflected below.

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Note added at 5 hrs (2012-08-01 23:06:06 GMT)
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For clarity:

These steps reduce the amount of environmental pollution produced by 172 000 tonnes of CO2 gas, or 245g of highly toxic nuclear fuel.

Example sentence(s):
  • These steps reduce environmental pollution by 172 000 tonnes of CO2 gas, or 245g of highly toxic nuclear fuel.
Kate Collyer
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:25
Native speaker of: English
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Reference comments


3 hrs
Reference: Satzinterpretation

Reference information:
"Dieser Schritt reduziert die Umweltbelastung um 172.000 Tonnen des Treibhausgases Co², was einer äquivalenten Menge von hochgiftigem Nuklearbrennstoff von 245 g entspricht."

bedeutet:

Die genannte Maßname führt dazu, dass so viel weniger fossile oder nachwachsende Rohstoffe verbrannt werden, wie der Menge an Co² entspricht, die bei deren Verbrennung entsteht und die man für die Produktion einer bestimmten Energiemengebenötigt.

Die gleiche Energiemenge könnte man theoretisch auch durch Kernspaltung erzielen. Dafür würden genau 254 g Uran (oder andere Spaltstoffe) benötigt. Durch die genannte Maßnahme wird die Freisetzung der giftigen Spaltprodukte in die Umwelt vermieden.

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Note added at 3 hrs (2012-08-01 21:35:16 GMT)
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Tippfehler: 245 g Uran

Johannes Gleim
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 4
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