Would AZEC’s Decarbonization Efforts Lead to Increased Emissions Instead?
A report revealed that many of the agreements signed in AZEC could instead extend fossil fuel use and increase greenhouse gas emissions.... Read more
Japan
Reviving Physical Bookstores in Japan Amidst Digitalization
From government projects to business initiatives, efforts are underway to revive Japan’s physical bookstores amidst a dwindling number.
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Halting Overtourism in Mount Fuji
The new rules at Mount Fuji aim to address overtourism and preserve the mountain’s sustainability.... Read more
How Waste-to-Energy Technology Transforms Municipal Solid Waste to Electricity
Waste-to-energy power plants emerge as a sustainable alternative that converts municipal solid waste into electricity. ... Read more
New Bills Redefine Rape and Raise Japan’s Age of Consent
A new legislation was passed to raise Japan’s age of consent from 13 to 16 and brings new definitions for rape with an emphasis of the concept of consent.... Read more
5 Animal Conservation Efforts in Asia
We are facing a global biodiversity crisis due to climate change and human activities. To halt this, here are some animal conservation efforts in Asia.... Read more
Saving the Japanese Giant Salamander with Sustainable Daisen
Sustainable Daisen aims to protect and conserve the Japanese giant salamander and its natural habitat through outreach, education, research, and ecological intervention.... Read more
Hydrogen Energy’s Potential as a Clean Energy Source for Asia
There is a huge untapped market in Asia for hydrogen energy and Japan and Australia are taking the lead to initiate that movement.... Read more
My Neighbor Totoro Inspires the Tokorozawa City Campaign for Forest Preservation
The city of Tokorozawa is running a campaign to preserve the forest that evoked the animated film My Neighbour Totoro.... Read more
Panasonic Built Japan’s Third Sustainable Smart Town in Osaka
Suita Sustainable Smart Town has electricity from renewable energy, technology-supported mobility and security, and open green spaces for community gatherings. ... Read more