Energy problem

As for energy problem, I think that "nuclear issue" and "reliance on thermal power generation" etc. can be mentioned as Japan, but the energy problem is serious even in the world as a whole.

Demand and consumption of energy

In the world as a whole, the energy demand in recent years has increased dramatically.

出典：経済産業省「エネルギー白書2016」(http://www.enecho.meti.go.jp/about/whitepaper/2016pdf/)より、図【第221-1-1】を加工し、利用しました。なお、英訳は当サイト側が行ったものです。
Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry "Energy White Paper 2016" (http://www.enecho.meti.go.jp/about/whitepaper/2016pdf/) processed and used the figure [221-1-1] . English translation was done by this site.

As you can see quickly, it is more than triple than 50 years ago. Especially the area called "Asia Oceania" is increasing very much. The main cause is the rapid development of industries etc. in Southeast Asian countries.

Crude oil problem

I heard that you have heard that it is another year until oil runs out. In fact, there are only "52.5 years worth" in terms of the amount of crude oil reserves currently confirmed.

出典：経済産業省「エネルギー白書2016」(http://www.enecho.meti.go.jp/about/whitepaper/2016pdf/)より、図【第222-1-1】を加工し、利用しました。なお、英訳は当サイト側が行ったものです。
Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry "Energy White Paper 2016" (http://www.enecho.meti.go.jp/about/whitepaper/2016pdf/) processed and used the figure [222-1-1] . English translation was done by this site.

From around 2015, the decline in crude oil prices is prominent. The main cause is due to excessive supply due to technological developments, due to increased shale oil production in the United States. Although crude oil is less left behind, over supply has occurred.

出典：経済産業省「エネルギー白書2016」(http://www.enecho.meti.go.jp/about/whitepaper/2016pdf/)より、図【第222-1-5】を加工し、利用しました。なお、英訳は当サイト側が行ったものです。
Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry "Energy White Paper 2016" (http://www.enecho.meti.go.jp/about/whitepaper/2016pdf/), processed and used the figure [222-1-5] . English translation was done by this site.

In countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, if crude oil prices decline as key industries are crude oil production, income will decrease as a country. In addition, if the crude oil itself goes away in the future, the key industry will be lost. Properly producing crude oil is necessary.

Nuclear power plant problem

In Japan, nuclear power plants became a big problem due to the accident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant occurred in March 2011. Besides, nuclear power plants have caused various accidents, such as the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident and the sodium leak accident of Monju of the fast breeder reactor.

Although Japan had to undergo rigorous review in order to operate due to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, countries such as the US and South Korea still generate a large amount of electricity from nuclear power generation.

出典：経済産業省「エネルギー白書2016」(http://www.enecho.meti.go.jp/about/whitepaper/2016pdf/)より、図【第222-2-3】を加工し、利用しました。なお、英訳は当サイト側が行ったものです。
Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry "Energy White Paper 2016" (http://www.enecho.meti.go.jp/about/whitepaper/2016pdf/), processed and used the figure [222-2-3] .English translation was done by this site.

Also, developed countries are not the only countries with a large amount of nuclear power generation. Developing countries are also tending to increase nuclear power in the future. The reason is that the cost is low, the fuel is stable, and so on. Also, vegetables in the environment are advantageous.
But do not forget that if you mistake a mistake it will be a serious accident.

Worksheet

The example of the written is here.(PDF)

POINT AND OPINION

POINT

  • Demand for energy has been increasing in recent years.
  • Crude oil is a limited resource.
  • What is the center of the energy of the future?
  • There are merits such as low cost for nuclear power generation, but handling requires attention.

OUR OPINION

From now on I felt that nuclear power generation is going to increase steadily. From the aspect of "the global environment", it can be said that it is environmentally friendly and powerful because it does not emit greenhouse gases, but looking at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident etc., It will affect you. I think that power generation methods that are friendly to both the environment and people should be disseminated.


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