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Its most ardent advocates say that global warming is gradually ruining our parts of our planet. 环境保护者们在奔走相告，警告我们全球变暖会毁掉地球上的人居环境。 But the effects of the phenomenon might be felt more positively a little closer to home, after scientists claimed that it will make flowers smell sweeter. 不过全球变暖也许能在家门口产生更积极的效果，科学家发现，全球变暖会让花儿闻起来更香。 Some flowers could give out a smell that is nine times more fragrant than they currently produce, according to a report. 一项研究报告指出，一些花朵会产生比当前浓烈九倍的香气。 It says that a temperature increase of between 1C (34F) – 5C (41F) will vastly increase the ability of flowers to produce their sweet smells. 这项报告称，当温度上升1℃-5℃，花朵制造香气的能力会大大增强。 The study suggests that plants are able to produce more terpenes – the chemicals that give them their smell - in hotter conditions. 这项研究指出，在更温热的气候条件下，植物会制造出更多的萜烯 ——为植物提供香气的化学物质。 Despite the environmental risk linked to climate change, the effect on flowers could also help bee populations as the stronger smells make flowers easier to find and pollinate. | 
