Laos

Today, Tony from the Vientiane International School in Laos asks the scientists about how long we - or our descendants - might live.

今天，来自老挝万象国际学校的托尼向科学家提出了关于我们或我们的后代可以活多久的问题。

At a meeting of the Mekong River Commission in the Lao capital, Vientiane, Laos insisted the Xayaburi dam go ahead, saying it will be up to international standards.

在湄公河委员会在老挝首都万象举行的一个会议上，老挝坚持让沙耶武里水坝破土动工，并且说工程将达到国际标准。

Laos says the dam will cause no serious problems, while its neighbors say more information is needed about its environmental and economic effects.

老挝说，这座大坝不会造成严重问题，但是其他邻国认为，在环境和经济影响方面还需要更多信息。