「地球温暖化、貧困、そして地滑り：複雑に絡み合う脅威」の英語長文問題

The remote mountain villages of the Himalayas are facing a triple threat: climate change, poverty, and landslides. Rising temperatures are melting glaciers at an alarming rate, leading to unpredictable and more intense monsoon seasons. These heavier rains saturate the already fragile soil, making the slopes increasingly susceptible to landslides. This precarious situation is exacerbated by poverty. Many villagers rely on subsistence farming, cultivating steep slopes that are naturally vulnerable. Lack of resources and infrastructure means that they lack the means to implement effective land management techniques, such as terracing or reforestation. Furthermore, poverty limits their ability to relocate to safer areas or to rebuild their homes and lives after a disaster strikes. The cycle of poverty and disaster perpetuates itself, trapping these communities in a vicious circle. The consequences are devastating. Landslides not only destroy homes and infrastructure but also claim lives and disrupt livelihoods. Agricultural land is lost, food security is threatened, and economic opportunities dwindle. The environmental degradation caused by landslides further contributes to the vulnerability of these communities, creating a feedback loop of destruction. International aid organizations are working to mitigate the risks, but the scale of the challenge is immense. Sustainable development initiatives, aimed at poverty reduction and improved land management, are crucial to breaking this cycle of vulnerability and building resilience in these Himalayan communities. However, tackling climate change, the underlying driver of many of these problems, requires a global effort. The fate of these villages, and indeed many others around the world facing similar challenges, depends on the collective action of the international community.