Business Nov 25, 2020
Japan to offer up to ¥800,000 in subsidies for electric vehicles
The funding will cover vehicles purchases by individuals along with those bought by companies.
Business Nov 13, 2020
Japan to invite bids for offshore wind plants off Chiba and Akita
The facilities are planned for designated areas in Chiba and Akita prefectures and will serve as a test for the technological development and profitability of wind power generation.
National | FOCUS Nov 12, 2020
Biden likely to push Japan to do more to combat climate change
by Sayo Sasaki
After taking office in mid-September, Suga vowed in a policy speech last month to reduce Japan's net emissions of greenhouse gases to zero by 2050.
Business / Corporate Nov 11, 2020
Toshiba to end construction of new coal-fired power plants
by Aya Takada and Stephen Stapczynski
The engineering and technology giant aims to reduce the group's greenhouse gas emissions across all operational stages by 50% from the fiscal 2019 level by fiscal 2030.
Business | FOCUS Nov 1, 2020
‘Hydrogen wars’ pit Europe against China for $700 billion business
by William Mathis
Governments, energy giants, automobile companies and lobbying groups say hydrogen use is pivotal for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
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.
Asia Pacific Oct 21, 2020
Singapore’s new city of the future is its greenest project yet
by Faris Mokhtar
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.
National / Science & Health Oct 13, 2020
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.
Business Oct 5, 2020
How coal-loving Australia became the leader in rooftop solar
by Livia Albeck-Ripka and Ivan Penn
Homeowners are responding to incentives offered by state governments, a sharp drop in the price of solar panels and an increase in electricity rates.
Business / Corporate Sep 30, 2020
Japan’s offshore wind backers see clean heir to coal and nuclear
by Aya Takada
Offshore wind could help replace facilities built during Japan’s economic boom from the 1960s to the 1980s.