JR Central gives up on 2027 maglev launch after Shizoka stands up for farmers
The governor's decision means the railway's futuristic maglev line won't get off the ground in 2027 as planned and Shizuoka's tea and orange farmers can rest easy.
Botswana says it is investigating a staggeringly high number of elephant carcasses — 275 — found in the popular Okavango Delta area of the southern African nation in recent weeks. The Department of Wildlife and National Parks said it is mobilizing human personnel and aircraft ...
METI minister signals a major shift for Japan away from coal and toward renewables
Japan has been under fire for continuing to build the carbon-emitting plants at home and financing projects to build them abroad.
Fish more vulnerable to rising water temperatures than first thought
A study from Science Magazine finds fish spawning and embryos are more sensitive to hotter climates — this could negatively affect both the environment and food industry.
Climate change is fueling U.S. dust storms, with dire health consequences
A hypothetical severe dust storm could increase U.S. ICU admissions by nearly half on the first day, challenging providers’ capacities.
The battle to stop global warming is increasingly being fought in the courtroom
Climate change may be having its day in court. With the slow pace of international climate negotiations, lawyers from Switzerland to San Francisco are increasingly filing lawsuits demanding action. And they are getting creative — using new legal arguments to challenge companies and governments before a ...
Japan aims to shut down 100 inefficient coal plants within decade
The country is expected to maintain its promotion of coal power technology overseas.
Energy innovation spending must triple by 2030 to hit climate goals
Aligning investments to create markets for new clean technologies can avoid locking in emissions that would delay the timeline for hitting crucial climate goals.
Japan's new plastic bag charge: What it means for consumers and the environment
The new rule is aimed at reducing the amount of plastic that ends up in the country’s rivers, forests, streams and, ultimately, surrounding oceans.
Young blood may not be enough to curb Japan’s support for coal power
New language in a high-profile policy review shifting focus toward renewables is expected to be largely be symbolic, said sources familiar with the matter.
One year after resumption, Japan's commercial whaling in viability struggle
Consumption of whale meat, no longer often found on household dining tables, has not recovered smoothly.
Satellites reveal major new gas industry methane leaks
One leak was spewing out 93 metric tons of methane every hour, equivalent to the amount of carbon dioxide pumped out in a year by 15,000 U.S. cars.
