SW対策004 / 再生可能エネルギーと地域経済

動画

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx4xK9dQAfM

動画元

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

概要

北海道の過疎化が進む地域で、再生可能エネルギーを活用して地域経済の維持を図る取り組みを伝える。

表現

sustain the local economy（地域経済を維持する）
revitalize local towns（地方の町を活性化する）
face the reality of population decline（人口減少という現実に向き合う）

想定質問

Should local governments invest more in renewable energy?

回答

Yes, they should. Japan’s population is declining, especially in rural areas, and depopulation usually has a negative impact on local economies. Even as their populations decline, people living in these areas still need to sustain their local economies. Renewable energy can be a solution to this problem. Rural areas often have sufficient space to install renewable energy facilities, and demand for renewable energy is likely to grow. Therefore, this approach can help revitalize local economies as well as contribute to achieving carbon neutrality.