Why do we still head to malls in the age of online shopping? Because malls are not only for shopping. They are places to meet with friends, grab a bite or coffee, get a haircut or mini spa treatments, squeeze in a workout or a massage and much more...
Kojima Sohonten Inc., a venerable sake brewery, has achieved a significant environmental milestone by attaining carbon neutrality in its sake production. Starting in September 2023, the company reduced its carbon dioxide emissions to virtually zero...
Arete LLC unveiled its lodging facility Gōon〜G.O.A.T〜 in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, in March 2023. This unique container-style private villa can be exclusively rented and offers a contactless experience from booking to check-in. The entire...
Earlier this week Allbirds announced the world’s first net-zero carbon shoe, “M0.0NSHOT.” Allbirds made this breakthrough shoe with zero CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalents), compared to the industry average carbon footprint of 14kg...
At last November’s COP26, many countries agreed to accelerate the phase-out of coal-fired power generation and inefficient fossil fuel subsidies to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Despite agreeing on this mission, Japan declared to continue...
The climate emergency is one of the biggest challenges the world has ever faced, and demands immediate attention and action. Japan declaring net zero carbon by 2050 is a declaration not only to reduce carbon emissions, but also a dramatic change in...
Japan and the rest of the world are ramping up efforts to fight climate change. As part of this, Japan has just released the 6th update of its energy plan, which has an increased focus on renewable energy. Renewables are crucial for reducing carbon...
The fight against climate change requires drastic action in Japan and around the world. To that end, there have been several significant international efforts to reduce carbon emissions. One of the most well-known is the Paris Agreement, an...
Aside from its safety and waste concerns, nuclear power is considered one of the most viable options for sustainable energy solutions. This owes to its clean, efficient production of power. Nuclear power is often praised for its ability to generate...
Supported by economic policy and technological advancement, China now has a leading position in wind energy. As of 2019, China’s wind energy generation exceeded 221 gigawatts. This accounts for more than a third of the world’s wind...