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WATER 3

Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2022
Water in asteroid dust collected by Japan's space agency offers clues to life on Earth
The discovery offers new support for the theory that life on Earth was seeded from outer space.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 5, 2022
Water woes deepen misery for families in Syria shattered by war
Many people are having to choose between dirty water and risking disease or going without and possibly becoming malnourished.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 2, 2022
Water crisis in southern U.S. city previews a wetter and hotter future
In addition to warming up the planet, climate change is making precipitation events more intense, and therefore more likely to overwhelm strained systems.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 2, 2022
As Mississippi capital endures fourth day without water, aid trickles in
Since the capital's water treatment plant failed, crews have raced to install a temporary pump and make repairs and adjustments to existing equipment.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 1, 2022
Biden pledges support as Mississippi's capital still without drinking water
The promise from Washington came as frustrated people in Jackson waited in long lines amid sweltering heat at distribution sites where volunteers handed out cases of bottled water.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 26, 2022
More data needed before ocean release of Fukushima water
There is insufficient scientific data to support release of contaminated water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 21, 2022
Japan looks to sewage to gain new insight into state of pandemic
Following the example of other countries, Japan is carrying out pilot projects that monitor wastewater for levels of COVID-19.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 12, 2022
Respite for Japan as tainted water accumulation slows in Fukushima
About 1.30 million tons of treated water have now accumulated at the Fukushima No. 1 plant following the 2011 nuclear disaster there.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 3, 2022
Tepco starts construction of Fukushima water release facilities
The firm aims to complete the construction work around next spring, although that timeline could be delayed due to bad weather or other factors.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 27, 2022
How 'adopting' trees helps boost forests and incomes in Kenya
A national tree-planting drive was started in 2018 with the aim of having 10% of the country covered in natural forest by the end of 2022.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2022
Japan's nuclear regulator approves treated Fukushima water release plan
The plan includes building an undersea tunnel to release water containing radioactive tritium from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 18, 2022
'Water police' patrol drought-hit Los Angeles streets looking for waste
Authorities have noted a reduction in residential water demand, but as the drought worsens, more permanent changes to the city's landscape could become necessary.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 30, 2022
Beer made from recycled sewage quenches thirst in Singapore
'If you don't tell people it's made from waste water, they probably won't know,” said one drinker.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jun 18, 2022
China’s new green debate: Saving the planet vs. saving the planet
A revived plan to build a dam across China's largest freshwater lake that was shelved after environmental protests, has a new rationale for its construction — helping the environment.
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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.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2022
Toyota to suspend vehicle production at plant after major water leak
A massive leakage at a reservoir in Aichi Prefecture has caused disruption to about 130 businesses, although many have switched to using stored or well water to continue operations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2022
Fisheries opposed to Fukushima water discharge plan
In addition to Japan's local fishing communities, China and South Korea have also opposed the plan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 23, 2022
Massive water outage in Tohoku shows need to boost Japan's quake resistance
As of March 2021, 40.7% of major water pipes in Japan were considered resistant to massive quakes and the welfare ministry aims to raise the proportion to 60% by fiscal 2028.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 21, 2022
'Invisible' solution to water shortages lies beneath our feet
Groundwater — which accounts for 99% of the planet's freshwater supplies — is poorly understood and consequently undervalued, mismanaged and even abused.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 17, 2022
Climate-driven water woes spark Colorado rush to conserve 'liquid gold'
While Colorado so far has met the water needs of its 6 million residents, it could face a roughly 30% shortfall by 2050 as the population grows while climate impacts escalate.

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Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.
For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on