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ENVIRONMENT

Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 16, 2021
It’s up to Kishida to put Suga’s climate goals in action
Fumio Kishida inherits the lofty climate goals set by his predecessor, Yoshihide Suga.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 14, 2021
'Terrifying' warming ahead as climate pledges fall far short of 1.5 C goal
Current commitments put the world on a trajectory to a catastrophic 2.4 degree Celsius of warming by the end of the century, calculations by a climate policy expert show.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 14, 2021
'A drop in the bucket': Lukewarm response for China biodiversity fund launch
While some have praised the country's $232 million pledge, others feel a country of China's size could be doing much more.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 13, 2021
IEA warns world isn’t investing enough to meet future energy needs
Investment in green energy lags what's needed to keep the planet from warming significantly, while fossil fuel spending also fails to cater for currently growing demand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Oct 11, 2021
Corporate business travel carbon budgets loom for airlines
Several companies, such as HSBC, Zurich Insurance, Bain & Company and S&P Global, have already announced plans to quickly cut business travel emissions by as much as 70%.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 11, 2021
Contentious climate debate: Should rich nations pay for damage done to poorer countries?
Developing nations contribute the least to climate change but they are the most affected, leading some to discuss whether or not developed nations should take responsibility for the damage.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 11, 2021
In a world fighting climate change, fossil fuels take revenge
Across the world, fossil fuels are making a remarkable comeback as a supercharged recovery from the pandemic boosts demand.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 8, 2021
Superpower rivalry and vaccine envy set stage for climate talks
U.S.-China tensions loom over COP26, as does the inequality between rich and poor countries in both COVID-19 response and climate finance.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Oct 8, 2021
Not just coal: End to deforestation sought at COP26 climate summit
Green groups say the importance of carbon-storing forests in curbing global warming is being overlooked by many nations — especially in their climate funding.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 6, 2021
How Putin’s advisers convinced him to take climate risks seriously
The shift in thinking means the Kremlin is likely to come to the COP26 climate change summit with proposals to synchronize its efforts to measure carbon emissions with those in Europe.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 5, 2021
Reality check needed on finance to keep people safe in a warming world
International funding has become crucial to help poorer island nations suffering from climate change, but support for crafting national adaption plans is just as important.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 4, 2021
Made-from-CO2 concrete, sportswear and diamonds spark investor excitement
Companies turning carbon dioxide into products have raised over $800 million so far this year, more than triple the amount seen in 2020.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 4, 2021
‘Major’ oil spill off California coast threatens wetlands and wildlife
Environmental groups said that the spill underscored the need for the state of California to move away from fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 1, 2021
How the finance world started turning against fossil fuels
As the exit from coal, oil and gas accelerates, many investors reconsider the wisdom of owning such assets — regardless of their ethics and beliefs.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 1, 2021
Energy crisis adds new hurdle to COP26 goal of ending coal use
U.S. and European officials pushing for tougher climate action are worried the energy crunch that's snarling the global economy could also undermine crucial United Nations talks next month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 29, 2021
Coal prices rising worldwide as China struggles to meet its growing demand
The dirtiest fossil fuel, which was struggling against cleaner energy sources, is now seeing its biggest comeback ever, complicating climate talks just weeks away.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 28, 2021
The country that makes breakfast for the world is plagued by fire, frost and drought
As much as 1.3 billion pounds of coffee beans were destroyed — enough to brew every cup Americans drink for four months.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 28, 2021
Was Angela Merkel really Germany's climate chancellor?
Merkel implicitly admitted that her green policies had moved too slowly in one of her last news conferences, after floods in July killed more than 180 people.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Sep 28, 2021
Left or right, German election leaves investors braced for more spending
Prospects for increased German spending come as European Union budget rules are under review.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 26, 2021
World’s top shale oil field is still spewing methane by the ton
Methane is the chief component of natural gas and packs more than 80 times the planet-warming power of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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