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ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY

Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 17, 2023
G7 ministers promise more green energy use, but timeline on coal exit elusive
Japan’s position, adopted by the country's ministers, is that each country has its own economic energy situation that requires different methods to achieve carbon neutrality.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 16, 2023
G7 environment ministers agree on drastic expansion of wind power, but no coal exit timeline
Agreement leaves open the possibility of current coal plants employing controversial new technologies like hydrogen and ammonia co-fired plants as well as carbon capture and storage.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Dec 26, 2022
Local governments and businesses in Japan promote food drives
The programs are attracting attention not only as a means of support for the poor, but also as a measure to reduce food waste.
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JAPAN
Oct 3, 2022
Japan considers surveys on used clothing to promote recycling and 'sustainable fashion'
The surveys, targeting municipalities and apparel companies, are expected to be launched later this month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 24, 2022
Environment Ministry planning biodiversity conservation tax breaks for fiscal 2023
The move aims to encourage nature conservation efforts by the private sector in order to achieve a G7 goal of protecting at least 30% of land and oceans as healthy ecosystems by 2030.
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JAPAN
Aug 21, 2022
Japan to up subsidies to help tackle invasive species
The subsidy expansion comes after the country's invasive alien species law was revised in May to stipulate roles to be taken by prefectural and municipal governments.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 19, 2021
From LDP 'prince' to punchline: What happened to Shinjiro Koizumi?
In addition to being regularly lampooned on social media, the environment minister has struggled to maintain his influence amid COVID-19 and as a Cabinet insider.
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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Mar 27, 2021
Dissecting payouts for decontamination work in Fukushima
Fukushima residents have been paid for their role in decontamination work in the prefecture since the 2011 accident.

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