Daily News Article 6/30
My unlocking word meanings
obstruction
- 閉塞・阻害
scarce
- 乏しい
reservoir
- 貯水池
comprehensively
- 総合的に
mitigate
- 軽減する
article abstract
Viewpoint Discussion
What do you think would happen if all rivers in the world become obstructed with man-made structures? Discuss.
If you were a policymaker, what would you suggest to ensure that the world’s remaining free-flowing rivers are protected (e.g. policies about building facilities in rivers)? Discuss.
Aside from obstructing rivers, in what other ways has economic development affected the environment? Discuss.
Do you think that building structures on natural landscapes (e.g. rivers, oceans, mountains) should be stopped completely? Why or why not?
