Editorials Oct 29, 2020
Genuine, sustainable progress depends on changing economic incentives for energy production and use.
Commentary / World Oct 28, 2020
The world enters a new age of radical uncertainty
by Yoichi Funabashi
When it comes to the pandemic, or climate change, we may have to accept a certain amount of coexistence, even as we develop countermeasures.
Asia Pacific Oct 28, 2020
Coal makes up 40% of South Korea's electricity mix and renewable power less than 6%, making its carbon dioxide emissions per capita among the highest in the region.
Commentary / World Oct 28, 2020
Banning glitter won’t save the oceans
by Adam Minter
Those sparkly bits of plastic that make ornaments twinkle, wrapping paper glimmer and wreaths shimmer are increasingly seen as an environmental hazard.
Commentary / Japan Oct 28, 2020
Zero hour is coming for emissions. Believe it.
by David Fickling
Any targets laid out by politicians will find themselves up against institutional inertia, unintended consequences and political pushback.
Business Oct 28, 2020
The new measures will be included in the ruling party's package of tax system reform proposals to be compiled in December.
Business Oct 28, 2020
Japan pushes ammonia fuel as way to reach net zero emissions
by Junko Horiuchi
The industry ministry has set up a council with members of the private sector to explore the issue, including how to secure a stable supply of the energy source.
Business Oct 28, 2020
Japanese companies rushing to adapt to net-zero emission goal
Japan's heavy dependence on coal-fired power generation is a major obstacle to the push for net-zero emissions.
National Oct 27, 2020
Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he is confident the country will also assist developing nations in reaching the same goal.
Business / Corporate Oct 27, 2020
Japanese airline ANA faces challenges in sustainable fuel drive
The country's largest carrier has signed up for jet fuel made from renewable materials in Singapore in a bid to become more environmentally friendly.
World / Science & Health Oct 27, 2020
Africa is warming fast, and the most vulnerable are being hit hardest
by Laura Millan Lombrana
Climate change and climate variability, together with conflicts, instability and economic crises, are listed as key drivers of a recent increase in hunger in Africa.
National | ANALYSIS Oct 26, 2020
Suga aims for greener Japan with carbon pledge, but details lacking
by Ryusei Takahashi
Some fear the prime minister's plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 may lack the mechanisms and vision to actually deliver decarbonization.