気候変動についての議論

Discussion Questions

1.気候変動って防げると思う？
Can we prevent/stop climate change?
2.気候や天気の変化に気づいたことある？どんなこと？
Have you noticed differences in the climate/weather yourself? Which ones?
3.政府にとって気候変動は優先事項べき？
Should climate change be a high priority for governments?
4.住んでる国の政府は気候変動に対して何か行動してる？
Is the government in your home country making efforts to combat climate change?
5.電気自動車は気候変動に役立つと思う？
Will electric cars help against climate change?
6.排出の大きな原因は何だと思う？車、飛行機、農業？
What is the bigger/biggest cause for emissions? Cars/planes/agriculture?
7.気候変動を信じない人たちはどうしていると思う？
Why are there people who don't believe in climate change?
8.個人が気候変動を止めるためにできることは何？
What can each individual do to stop climate change?
9.気候保護のためのデモについてどう思う？
What do you think of demonstrations for climate protection?
10.気候保護に取り組んでいる有名人を知ってる？
What famous personalities do you know who are committed to climate protection?

気候変動 (きこうへんどう) - climate change

防ぐ (ふせぐ) - to prevent

優先 (ゆうせん) - priority

政府 (せいふ) - government

有名人 (ゆうめいじん) - celebrity

気候変動はみんなの協力でしか止められないと思う。

I believe that we can only stop climate change through collective action.

最近、夏がかなり暑くなったことに気づいているよ。

Yes, I have noticed that summers have become significantly hotter in recent years.

私の意見では、気候変動は政府の最優先事項であるべき。

In my opinion, climate change should be at the top of the governments' agenda.

ドイツではCO2排出量削減を目指す多くの取り組みがあるよ。

In Germany, there are many initiatives aimed at reducing CO2 emissions.

電気自動車は気候変動との闘いで重要な役割を果たせるけど、これだけではないんだ。

Electric cars could play an important role in the fight against climate change, but they are not the only solution.