Language Point 23
Using fossil fuels for energy has not altered very much but wind energy use is increasing significantly. (Para. 10)
Meaning: Although fossil fuel use as energy has not changed much, wind is being used more and more for energy.
alter: change; make or become different
It is weird to spend a lot of money to alter that old candy store.
用那么多的钱去改造那家陈旧的糖果店,实在令人不解。
Little had altered in the village.
这村庄没有什么变化。
The company has altered some of its rules.
这公司更改了它的一些规章制度。