Japanese government mulls measures against a 'too clean' Seto Inland Sea
While the reduction of nutrient salts has led to a decrease of the occurrences of red tides, it has also had a negative impact on seaweed farming and fishing.
Endangered Japanese crane population on the rise in Hokkaido
The iconic bird, which symbolizes longevity and good luck, was almost wiped out in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Nippon Life to adopt ESG evaluation for all investments and loans
As part of the move, the insurer plans to urge companies emitting a large amount of greenhouse gases to draw up plans for emission cuts.
Singapore’s new city of the future is its greenest project yet
The project is part of the city-state’s effort to reduce a carbon footprint that’s bigger than some countries that are 50 times its size.
China urges Japan to cautiously consider nuclear plant water release
Space is expected to run out by the summer of 2022, with contaminated water increasing by about 170 tons per day.
Zoo closures put conservation programs in jeopardy
Animal welfare and research facilities around the world are feeling the financial pinch of the coronavirus pandemic.
Half of Great Barrier Reef's corals have died over past 25 years
Half of the Great Barrier Reef's corals have died over the past 25 years, scientists said Wednesday, warning that climate change is irreversibly destroying the underwater ecosystem. A study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society Journal found an alarming rate of decline across ...
Japan to promote CO2 cut in review of energy mix targets for 2030
The government is looking to focus on the promotion of renewable energy as the country looks to cut dependence on fossil fuels.
Power firm JERA to shut inefficient coal-fired plants by 2030
The firm also said it aims to achieve net zero emissions of carbon dioxide by 2050.
Investors urge heavy carbon emitters to set science-based reduction targets
The effort by 137 investors reflects concern that climate change may put their investments at risk, as well as causing damage to the world economy.
Japan's plan to raise Pacific bluefin tuna quota rejected again
An international panel rejected a Japan-proposed plan to increase catch quotas for Pacific bluefin tuna during an online conference on Thursday, the same outcome as at last year's meeting, the country's Fisheries Agency said. The United States argued that tuna stocks continue to be scarce ...
