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Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 11, 2018
Warming will put millions more at flood risk in next 20 years, scientists say
Unless countries urgently boost their flood defenses, millions more people will be at risk from river flooding in the next 20 years as global warming increases the likelihood of severe rainfall, scientists said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 10, 2018
Trump's EPA aims to replace Obama-era climate, water regulations in 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will replace Obama-era carbon and clean water regulations and open up a national debate on climate change in 2018, part of a list of priorities for the year that also includes fighting lead contamination in public drinking water.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 10, 2018
Scientists point to Paris climate accord, say warming oceans could scupper marine food system
Failure to rein in global temperature rises could cause the marine food web to collapse, devastating the livelihoods of tens of millions of people who rely on fisheries for food and income, scientists have warned.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 5, 2018
2017 was second-hottest year on record, after sizzling 2016, but had its share of wildfires, Arctic thaw
Last year was the second-hottest worldwide on record, just behind a sweltering 2016, with signs of climate change ranging from wildfires to a thaw of Arctic ice, a European Union monitoring center said on Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 4, 2018
2018 is the year for rescuing the planet from climate change
In spite of the U.S. decision to withdraw from the Paris accord, the deal appears surprisingly strong.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 2, 2018
The meaty side of climate change
Fossil fuel industries draw fire for their greenhouse gas emissions while livestock firms get a free pass. This must change.
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jan 2, 2018
Can agriculture stem its effects on climate in 2018?
After Rene Castro-Salazar attended the first U.N.-led climate talks in Berlin in 1985 as Costa Rica's environment and energy minister, he tried to talk about agriculture and climate change — but few wanted to join the conversation.
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 29, 2017
America had a near-record 15 billion-dollar weather disasters in 2017
In the year that President Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris accord and downplayed global warming as a security threat, the U.S. received a harsh reminder of the perils of the rise in the planet's temperature: a destructive rash of hurricanes, fires and floods.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 29, 2017
High-profile climate change cases predicted to make legal splash in 2018
A clutch of high-profile legal cases over responsibility for the effects of climate change will be fought out in courtrooms next year as claims stack up against both governments and some of the world's biggest oil and energy companies.
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 28, 2017
Rising humidity will worsen health impact of global warming
High humidity will magnify the effects of rising heat from South America to India, affecting people's ability to work and even survive, unless greenhouse gas emissions are substantially cut in coming decades, according to U.S. researchers.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 26, 2017
Floods, fires and climate crisis in the Pacific
Runaway global warming is proving to be a tipping point for catastrophes.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / NATURAL SELECTIONS
Dec 23, 2017
A year of discoveries gives scientists something to aim for in 2018
In my round up of this year's science stories I'm going to choose some big ones as well as some stories that made less of an impact but still resonated with me.
WORLD
Dec 22, 2017
Pentagon strategy document will not include climate change: DOD official
Climate change will not be included in an important Pentagon strategy document set to be unveiled in January, the No. 2 official at the U.S. Defense Department said on Thursday.
BUSINESS
Dec 11, 2017
Firms finish building equipment for hydrogen-fueled power generation, ahead of tests set to begin in Kobe in February
Several companies have finished building hydrogen-fueled power generation equipment that will supply electricity and heat to public facilities in Kobe in a demonstration test scheduled to begin in early February.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Dec 1, 2017
Volcanic science labs offer climate clues
Climate scientists are tracking an erupting volcano on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali for clues about a possible shortcut to curb global warming by injecting sun-dimming chemicals high above the Earth.
EDITORIALS
Nov 28, 2017
Hasten efforts to put Paris accord into action
Japan's efforts to combat climate change are falling far short of what's needed.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 28, 2017
Capitalizing on climate unity
The latest round of global climate talks in Bonn show the world's political leaders are more committed to the Paris accord than ever.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 28, 2017
Climate change seen making Africa desert too dangerous for migratory birds, so they're wintering in Israel
Climate change is turning Israel into a permanent wintering ground for some of the 500 million migrating birds that used to stop over briefly before flying on to the warm plains of Africa, Israeli experts say.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 27, 2017
As Akita deals with surge in bear sightings, some point to a human cause
Far from Tokyo's bright lights and noisy streets Kaori Kawashima walks cautiously on her way to the nearest convenience store in rural Akita Prefecture, where danger might be lurking in the shadows.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 26, 2017
Experts call prickly pear cactus a 'miracle' crop for dry regions
Experts say the prickly pear cactus — which decorates homes around the world — could help alleviate hunger in arid regions due to its multiple uses.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Japan soccer player Sano arrested for alleged sexual assault
Professional soccer player Kaishu Sano has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her 30s at a Tokyo hotel.
Taro Kono says central bank needs to raise rates to lift yen
Taro Kono, Japan's digital transformation minister, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.

Podcast

You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.
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Longform

Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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