태양광 에너지에 대해 영어로 말하기 (20년 9월 방송, 영어토론)
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https://blog.naver.com/knowhereman/221790968114
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PDF문서: http://www.practicus.co.kr/admin/upload/200910solar.pdf
Summary
After record-breaking heavy rainfalls this summer, several pictures of landslides hit the front pages of Korean newspapers. There were images of broken solar panels and fallen trees scattered all around. The pictures were used as fuel for the skeptics of solar energy. They argue that solar energy is not feasible in Korea. But there was a counterargument that the landslide damaged only 0.1 percent of Korea’s total solar panel facilities. They criticize the skeptics of renewable energy for intentionally exaggerating the downsides of solar energy.
The debate about the pros and cons of solar energy has intensified recently as the current administration pushes to phase out nuclear power. Those who support solar energy say that we should urgently transfer to renewable energy to deal with the climate crisis. They also say solar power is going to become more economical as the unit cost for electricity will eventually go down as technology evolves. Opponents say solar energy is neither economical nor pro-environmental. As we’ve seen in this summer’s floods, damaged solar panels can hurt the natural environment. Also, disposal of used panels creates a lot of toxic waste. Depending on renewable energy will run up electricity bills, they also say.
Heavy rainfalls in the summer are inevitable, so we are likely to see landslide cases almost every year. But people don’t want to see the unproductive political argument about the pros and cons of solar energy. What the Korean public wants is the truth of the matter: the truth about the safety and the economics of solar energy.
Keywords / Key Sentences
1. 태양광은 경제적이지도 친환경적이지도 않다. 한국은 산지가 많고 햇빛도 풍부한 편이 못 되어 태양광 발전에 적합하지 않다.
Solar energy is neither economical nor the most pro-environmental. Korea is mountainous and is not fit for installing solar panels. The amount of sunshine is not sufficient, either.
Geographically, Korea is not the best place for solar farms. The latitude is too high, there are too many mountains, and the weather is not conducive to extracting a lot of power from the sun.
Korea’s location, rough terrain, and unpredictable weather put the country at a disadvantage when using solar power.
2. 태양광 패널 생산과 폐기 시에 유해 물질이 유발되고, 패널을 설치하려면 자연환경이 훼손될 수밖에 없다. 태양광은 그다지 친환경적이지 않다.
Production and disposal of solar panels create a lot of toxic waste. Installing solar panels destroys the natural environment of the site. Solar energy is not the most environmentally friendly energy source.
Making and getting rid of solar panels pollutes the environment with heavy metals. Also, clearing plants, trees, and animals to make a solar farm has negative effects on the environment. These factors make solar panels less green.
Old solar panels create toxic chemical contamination in the soil and eventually the water. Disrupting natural habitats of wildlife, flora and fauna goes against the idea of being eco-friendly. This ranks solar panels lower on the scale of green technologies.
3. 기후 변화에 대처하기 위해 전세계가 신재생에너지로 전환하고 있다. 거스를 수 없는 대세다.
The world is shifting to renewable energy to deal with climate change. It’s an irreversible trend globally.
There is no stopping the alternative energy train due to climate change. The move to clean energy is inevitable.
The creation of new green energy sources is market driven. Because of eco-awareness, the demand is higher than ever, which indicates renewable energy is not going away (anytime soon).
4. 기술개발로 태양광의 발전 단가가 낮아질 것이다. 태양광 산업이 부흥하면 많은 일자리가 생기고 주요 수출 산업으로 부각되면서 국가 경제에도 기여하게 된다.
The unit cost of solar energy will decrease as technology evolves. Also, the emerging solar energy industry will create many new jobs and become one of Korea’s key exports. It contributes to the national economy.
To diversify exports, Korea needs to stay focused on producing solar panels. As time goes on, the price will drop, and it will put Korea in a strategic position to export high quality panels at a competitive price to bring money into the country.
As time goes on, the technology becomes more affordable to manufacture solar panels. An increased demand will provide jobs and attract foreign investment which will boost the Korean economy. It is a win-win for Korea.
#키워드스피킹 #프랙티쿠스
Видео 태양광 에너지에 대해 영어로 말하기 (20년 9월 방송, 영어토론) канала 프랙티쿠스 출판사
https://blog.naver.com/knowhereman/221790968114
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PDF문서: http://www.practicus.co.kr/admin/upload/200910solar.pdf
Summary
After record-breaking heavy rainfalls this summer, several pictures of landslides hit the front pages of Korean newspapers. There were images of broken solar panels and fallen trees scattered all around. The pictures were used as fuel for the skeptics of solar energy. They argue that solar energy is not feasible in Korea. But there was a counterargument that the landslide damaged only 0.1 percent of Korea’s total solar panel facilities. They criticize the skeptics of renewable energy for intentionally exaggerating the downsides of solar energy.
The debate about the pros and cons of solar energy has intensified recently as the current administration pushes to phase out nuclear power. Those who support solar energy say that we should urgently transfer to renewable energy to deal with the climate crisis. They also say solar power is going to become more economical as the unit cost for electricity will eventually go down as technology evolves. Opponents say solar energy is neither economical nor pro-environmental. As we’ve seen in this summer’s floods, damaged solar panels can hurt the natural environment. Also, disposal of used panels creates a lot of toxic waste. Depending on renewable energy will run up electricity bills, they also say.
Heavy rainfalls in the summer are inevitable, so we are likely to see landslide cases almost every year. But people don’t want to see the unproductive political argument about the pros and cons of solar energy. What the Korean public wants is the truth of the matter: the truth about the safety and the economics of solar energy.
Keywords / Key Sentences
1. 태양광은 경제적이지도 친환경적이지도 않다. 한국은 산지가 많고 햇빛도 풍부한 편이 못 되어 태양광 발전에 적합하지 않다.
Solar energy is neither economical nor the most pro-environmental. Korea is mountainous and is not fit for installing solar panels. The amount of sunshine is not sufficient, either.
Geographically, Korea is not the best place for solar farms. The latitude is too high, there are too many mountains, and the weather is not conducive to extracting a lot of power from the sun.
Korea’s location, rough terrain, and unpredictable weather put the country at a disadvantage when using solar power.
2. 태양광 패널 생산과 폐기 시에 유해 물질이 유발되고, 패널을 설치하려면 자연환경이 훼손될 수밖에 없다. 태양광은 그다지 친환경적이지 않다.
Production and disposal of solar panels create a lot of toxic waste. Installing solar panels destroys the natural environment of the site. Solar energy is not the most environmentally friendly energy source.
Making and getting rid of solar panels pollutes the environment with heavy metals. Also, clearing plants, trees, and animals to make a solar farm has negative effects on the environment. These factors make solar panels less green.
Old solar panels create toxic chemical contamination in the soil and eventually the water. Disrupting natural habitats of wildlife, flora and fauna goes against the idea of being eco-friendly. This ranks solar panels lower on the scale of green technologies.
3. 기후 변화에 대처하기 위해 전세계가 신재생에너지로 전환하고 있다. 거스를 수 없는 대세다.
The world is shifting to renewable energy to deal with climate change. It’s an irreversible trend globally.
There is no stopping the alternative energy train due to climate change. The move to clean energy is inevitable.
The creation of new green energy sources is market driven. Because of eco-awareness, the demand is higher than ever, which indicates renewable energy is not going away (anytime soon).
4. 기술개발로 태양광의 발전 단가가 낮아질 것이다. 태양광 산업이 부흥하면 많은 일자리가 생기고 주요 수출 산업으로 부각되면서 국가 경제에도 기여하게 된다.
The unit cost of solar energy will decrease as technology evolves. Also, the emerging solar energy industry will create many new jobs and become one of Korea’s key exports. It contributes to the national economy.
To diversify exports, Korea needs to stay focused on producing solar panels. As time goes on, the price will drop, and it will put Korea in a strategic position to export high quality panels at a competitive price to bring money into the country.
As time goes on, the technology becomes more affordable to manufacture solar panels. An increased demand will provide jobs and attract foreign investment which will boost the Korean economy. It is a win-win for Korea.
#키워드스피킹 #프랙티쿠스
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