Name: 英文Podcast｜為什麼我們要保護環境｜學習英文Podcast (English Podcast | Why Should We Have To Protect The Environment | Learn English Podcast)
Uploaded: 2026-01-21T14:36:14.000Z
Duration: 9 min

Hello everyone and welcome back to Simple English Podcast.

大家好，歡迎回到 Simple English Podcast。

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I'm Lisa, your host and today we're diving into a really important topic, protecting the environment.

我是 Lisa，你們的主持人，今天我們要深入探討一個非常重要的主題：保護環境。

We hear about climate change, pollution and deforestation all the time.

我們時常聽到氣候變遷、汙染和森林砍伐。

但身為個人，為什麼我們應該關心呢？

To help answer these questions, I'm joined by Alex, who's an environmental expert and passionate about sustainability.

為了回答這些問題，我邀請了 Alex，他是一位環境專家，對可持續性充滿熱情。

Don't forget to check out the free PDF file in the comment section below to get the full transcript and new vocabulary for this episode.

別忘了到下方的留言區看看免費的 PDF 檔案，裡面有本集的完整逐字稿和新詞彙。

I'm really excited to be here and talk about something that's so close to my heart.

我真的很興奮能來到這裡，聊聊我非常關心的議題。

So let's not waste any time and jump right into it.

那我們就別浪費時間，直接開始吧。

Alex, I think a lot of people feel overwhelmed by all the talk about environmental problems.

Alex，我想很多人聽到關於環境問題的討論，都會覺得有點不知所措。

From your perspective, why is protecting the environment so important?

從你的角度來看，為什麼保護環境這麼重要呢？

There's a lot of information out there and it can be overwhelming.

外面有很多資訊，確實會讓人覺得有點壓力。

But the truth is, the environment affects everything in our lives.

但事實上，環境影響我們生活的方方面面。

We depend on nature for basics like food, water and clean air.

我們依賴大自然提供食物、水和清潔的空氣等基本需求。

Without a healthy environment, it becomes harder to live a healthy life.

沒有健康的環境，要過健康的生活就會變得比較困難。

Protecting it is really about protecting ourselves and future generations.

保護環境其實就是在保護我們自己和後代。

Sometimes it feels like the environment is something separate from us, but we're really part of it, right?

有時候會覺得環境好像跟我們是分開的，但其實我們是它的一部分，對吧？

When we pollute the air, we're breathing that air.

當我們汙染空氣時，我們也在呼吸這些空氣。

When we harm ecosystems, we're affecting the food chain that we rely on.

當我們傷害生態系統時，我們也在影響我們賴以生存的食物鏈。

As the planet warms, we're seeing more extreme weather.

隨著地球暖化，我們看到更多極端天氣。

These events directly impact our lives, our homes, our food supply, and even our health.

這些事件直接影響我們的生活、我們的家園、我們的食物供應，甚至我們的健康。

And we're already seeing those changes now.

而且我們現在已經看到這些改變了。

It's not just something that will happen in the future.

We're seeing glaciers melt, rising sea levels, stronger storms, and more droughts in many parts of the world.

我們看到冰川融化、海平面上升、風暴增強，以及世界許多地方的乾旱加劇。

Just look at the wildfires we've had recently.

看看我們最近發生的森林大火。

These are warning signs that our environment is changing rapidly and we need to act now to slow it down.

這些都是警訊，顯示我們的環境正在快速改變，我們現在就需要採取行動來減緩它。

So what are some of the most critical things we need to do to help protect the environment?

那麼，我們需要做哪些最關鍵的事情來幫助保護環境呢？

Can regular people really make a difference?

It can feel like individual actions are small, but

單一的個人行動感覺起來或許微不足道，但

when millions of people make small changes, it adds up.

當數百萬人做出小小的改變時，累積起來就會產生很大的影響。

One of the easiest ways to start is by reducing waste.

最簡單的開始方式之一就是減少浪費。

Simple things like using reusable bags, bottles and containers can reduce the amount of plastic pollution in our oceans.

像使用環保袋、環保瓶和環保餐具這些簡單的舉動，就能減少海洋中的塑膠汙染。

Another important step is cutting down on energy consumption.

另一個重要的步驟是減少能源消耗。

Using energy efficient appliances, turning off lights when you don't need them and supporting renewable energy sources are are all effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

使用節能家電、隨手關燈，以及支持再生能源，都是減少碳足跡的有效方法。

Those are great tips, but what about things we can't control?

這些都很棒，但我們無法控制的事情呢？

Big industries do play a huge role and they're responsible for a large part of the world's pollution.

大型企業確實扮演著關鍵角色，它們要為世界上大部分的汙染負責。

But change can happen when we as consumers demand more sustainable practices.

但當我們消費者要求更可持續的做法時，改變就能發生。

Support businesses that use eco friendly products or energy.

支持那些使用環保產品或能源的企業。

Vote for leaders and policies that prioritize environmental protection.

投票給重視環保的領導人和政策。

Governments can create regulations that hold companies accountable.

政府可以制定法規來約束企業。

And public pressure can push corporations to act more responsibly.

大眾的壓力也能促使企業更負責任地行動。

So it's a combination of individual action and larger systemic changes.

所以，這是個人行動和更大系統性改變的結合。

我們需要兩者兼具才能真正進步。

When individuals push for change, it creates a ripple effect that influences industries and governments.

當個人推動改變時，會產生漣漪效應，影響產業和政府。

Alright Alex, now it's time for our Fun Fact segment.

好的 Alex，現在是我們的趣味知識時間。

Can you share a cool or surprising fact about the environment with us?

你能跟我們分享一個關於環境的酷炫或令人驚訝的事實嗎？

Did you know that sloths are great environmentalists?

你知道樹懶是很棒的環保人士嗎？

They're so slow that algae grows on their fur.

牠們動作超慢，慢到毛上都會長出藻類。

This actually helps them blend into their surroundings and avoid predators.

這其實能幫助牠們融入周遭環境，躲避掠食者。

And on top of that, the algae in their fur helps purify the air by absorbing carbon dioxide.

而且更棒的是，牠們毛上的藻類能吸收二氧化碳，淨化空氣。

So sloths are not only adorable, but also doing their part for the planet.

所以樹懶不只可愛，還為我們的星球盡一份力。

Who would have thought sloths were so eco friendly?

And it just goes to show how nature has its own systems for balance.

這也證明瞭自然有牠自己維持平衡的系統。

Well, Alex, thank you so much for sharing your insights with us today.

嗯，Alex，非常謝謝你今天跟我們分享你的見解。

I think you've really helped break down why protecting the environment is something we should all care about.

我想你真的幫我們釐清了為什麼保護環境是我們都應該關心的事。

And you've shown that it's not as overwhelming as it seems.

而且你也讓我們看到，其實沒有想像中那麼困難。

It was great to be here and I hope listeners feel encouraged to take small steps toward helping the environment.

很高興能來這裡，希望聽眾們會覺得受到鼓勵，願意採取小小的行動來幫助環境。

And every action we take matters, no matter how small it may seem.

而且我們做的每一個行動都很重要，即使它看起來再微小不過。

Let's remember, whether it's reducing plastic use, saving energy, or pushing for larger policy changes, we all have a role to play in protecting the planet.

讓我們記住，無論是減少使用塑膠、節省能源，或是推動更大的政策改變，我們每個人在保護地球上都扮演著一個角色。

團結一心，我們就能帶來改變。

Now it's time to learn some important vocabulary related to the topic Environment sustainability.

現在我們要來學習一些跟環境永續性這個主題相關的重要詞彙。

Definition the ability to maintain or preserve resources and ecological balance without depleting them for future generations.

定義：在不耗盡資源的情況下，維持或保護資源和生態平衡的能力，以造福後代。

Sustainability means using energy sources like wind and solar power instead of fossil fuels to protect our planet.

永續性代表使用風力、太陽能等能源，而不是化石燃料，來保護我們的星球。

Biodiversity the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or in the world as a whole.

生物多樣性：特定棲息地或整個世界中，植物和動物生命的各式各樣的種類。

The Amazon rainforest is home to incredible biodiversity with thousands of species found nowhere else.

亞馬遜雨林擁有令人驚嘆的生物多樣性，有數千種物種在這裡獨有。

Deforestation Definition the large scale removal of trees and forests, often to make way for agriculture or urban development.

森林砍伐：定義為大規模移除樹木和森林，常是為了開闢農業或都市發展用地。

Deforestation in tropical areas is leading to loss of habitat for many endangered species.

熱帶地區的森林砍伐正導致許多瀕危物種失去棲息地。

Carbon Footprint the total amount of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, that are emitted by human activities, typically measured per individual or organization.

碳足跡：由人類活動排放的溫室氣體總量，特別是二氧化碳，通常以個人或組織為單位衡量。

You can reduce your carbon footprint by using public transport and recycling.

你可以透過搭乘大眾運輸和回收來減少你的碳足跡。