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ENVIRONMENT

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 16, 2022
Spotlight on climate impact in Africa ahead of Japan-led conference
Soaring wheat and oil prices have drastically impacted the supply of food and energy for the people and economies of Africa, according to the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 16, 2022
Overlapping rules to curb 'greenwashing' may only add to company frustration
A coalition of 7,000 global companies is calling on the regulators to converge their definitions, terminology and concepts before finalizing the rules later this year.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jun 15, 2022
Net-zero Picasso: Museums rethink art shows to cut climate impact
While there is little museums can do to reduce the carbon footprint made by the air travel of tourists, they can cut back on the flights a Warhol or Picasso makes.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 14, 2022
In hottest city on Earth, mothers bear brunt of climate change
Pregnant women exposed to heat for prolonged periods of time have a higher risk of suffering complications, an analysis of 70 studies conducted since the mid-1990s on the issue found.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2022
Climate change risks exacerbating security issues in Asia-Pacific
As sea levels continue to rise, small islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans as well as coastal megacities in China and South and Southeast Asia are already at risk.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Jun 13, 2022
How fashion giants recast plastic as good for the planet
An explosion in the use of inexpensive, petroleum-based materials has transformed the fashion industry, aided by the successful rebranding of synthetic materials into hip alternatives.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 10, 2022
The Republican climate plan forgets about the climate
The GOP is flashing just enough green to woo voters in vulnerable Democratic House districts.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 9, 2022
Vulnerable nations demand funding for climate losses
The surging costs of climate change-driven destruction have made vulnerable nations poorer by about one-fifth, 55 such countries said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 8, 2022
How Australia revived the political middle
The outcome of Australia's federal election in May should help to dispel the cynicism that leads many to think that politics never changes anything.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 3, 2022
Indian traditions entwine with trees in green drive to revive land
From weddings, births and funerals to festivals such as Holi, plants and trees have become centerpieces of local culture in Rajasthan.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 2, 2022
Pandemic and Ukraine war threaten clean energy gains for world's poorest
The impact of the pandemic on incomes has made basic energy services unaffordable for nearly 90 million people in Asia and Africa, according to international organizations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 1, 2022
Climate change, driven by rich nations, brings African refugees to their doors
The number of Africans trying to make it to the U.S. southern border could potentially hit a record this year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 31, 2022
Giant deep ocean turbine trial offers hope of endless green power
Power-hungry, fossil-fuel dependent Japan has successfully tested a system that could provide a constant, steady form of renewable energy, regardless of the wind or the sun.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2022
One man's trash is another man's treasure: Japanese student turns garbage cleanup into game
In Seisochu, points are awarded based on the type and weight of litter collected within a set time.
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WORLD
May 29, 2022
Seychelles says the rich world is failing on climate
Promises made at COP26 in November have not been met, said President Wavel Ramkalawan, adding that he expects nothing better at this year's event.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 24, 2022
Climate won Australia's election. Wielding power will be harder.
Voters have identified their issue. Whether new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese can deliver is an open question.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 23, 2022
In Ecuador's Amazon, youth take up the fight against oil pollution
For decades, local Indigenous people, farming communities, environmental rights activists and lawyers have said flaring causes serious damage to the environment and health.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 23, 2022
Australia’s ‘climate election’ finally arrived. Will it be enough?
The likelihood of a significant shift in Australia's climate policy has suddenly increased after Anthony Albanese led the Labor Party to an election win.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 23, 2022
Millions at risk as India's severe heat wave exposes cooling gaps
Almost 323 million people across India are at high risk from extreme heat and a lack of cooling mechanisms such as fans and refrigerators.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 21, 2022
Electric farms in Japan are using solar power to grow profits and crops
In many respects, Takeshi Magami's farm is like any other in Japan. But one major difference sets it apart from its neighbors: the 2,826 solar panels perched above the crops.
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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
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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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'
By Tomoko Otake

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