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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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They are often the first to feel the effects of any environmental changes.

We all know the importance of protecting the environment. This is particularly vital for many of nature's smallest creatures. They are often the first to feel the effects of any environmental changes.

Is it proper to interpret the line in bold as follows? Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.

They are often the firt to feel the influences/results of any environmental changes.

They are often the first to be influenced by any environmental changes.
  

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Those interpretations look good. A common saying is "the canary in the coal mine". If something toxic is in the mine, the canary would die before the miners would get sick.

  • Those interpretations look good.
  • A common saying is "the canary in the coal mine".
  • If something toxic is in the mine, the canary would die before the miners would get sick.
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Those interpretations look good.

A common saying is "the canary in the coal mine". If something toxic is in the mine, the canary would die before the miners would get sick.
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Thanks, Vorpar.

Got it!

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