Editorials Jan 10, 2015
Although Japan is the world's fifth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, there doesn't seem to be the prospect that Tokyo will submit its COP20 emissions cut plan before the March 31 deadline.
Commentary / Japan Nov 4, 2014
A chain reaction of empowerment
by Daisaku Ikeda
More than anything, the world needs people who will take active steps to transform their own local community when it comes to dealing with any of the bewildering array of threats confronting humanity today.
Commentary / Japan Oct 9, 2014
Japan's chance to develop Antarctic marine sanctuary
by Yuri Onodera
Japan now has an opportunity to be a leader in supporting the creation of a marine sanctuary for the Ross Sea and East Antarctica.
Editorials Aug 21, 2014
Japan's environment ministry is reviewing whether appliance recycling fees — set by manufacturers and paid by consumers since 2001 — are too high.