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Topic: Should countries prioritize economic growth over environmental protection?
（国は環境保護よりも経済成長を優先すべきか？）
🔹 スピーチ（2分）
I believe that countries should not prioritize economic growth over environmental protection.
First, economic development is meaningless if the environment collapses. Climate change, air pollution, and loss of biodiversity are direct results of prioritizing growth at any cost. Without a healthy environment, economies will eventually suffer.
Second, environmental protection and economic growth can go hand in hand. For instance, investing in renewable energy creates jobs and reduces pollution. Countries like Germany have shown that green policies can strengthen the economy.
Third, environmental damage often affects the most vulnerable people. Prioritizing profit over nature worsens inequality, especially in developing regions that are hit hardest by environmental crises.
Therefore, I strongly believe that protecting the environment must be a top priority, even as we pursue economic goals.
🔹 Q&A例
Q1: Can developing countries afford to focus on environmental protection?
→ Yes, but with international support. Wealthier nations can provide funding and technology to help them grow sustainably.
Q2: What kind of economic policies can help both the economy and the environment?
→ Green investment, such as in clean energy and sustainable agriculture, can boost the economy while reducing environmental harm.
Q3: Isn’t economic growth necessary to reduce poverty?
→ True, but if it causes pollution and climate disasters, it can worsen poverty. Sustainable development is a better long-term solution.
