Technology and mass production help provide food for people in Japan and all over the world. However, it also comes with drawbacks for the environment. Current methods of food production contribute to global warming in various ways. Raising cattle...
The world is facing many environmental problems, and Japan is no exception. The country’s rich biodiversity is at risk due to climate change and other human activities. In fact, as an island nation, it faces rising sea levels and more intense...
[Because of the rise in COVID-19 cases and the declaration of an emergency state, some areas are not calling for participants for the march. Please refer to the local social network accounts for the latest updates on their statuses.] An Emergency...
Fridays For Future Japan came together to hold their climate march last Friday with a unified message to Japan’s governments. And Fridays For Future Kyoto gave a twist to their climate march by taking it to Kyoto’s beloved Kamo River and...
Young people worldwide are no longer tolerating a lack of action on climate change. They are taking action to ensure they can have a safe and sustainable future. The most notable example is Greta Thunberg, one of many leading climate activists in...
The term climate change refers to a significant long-term variation in the regional or global average of weather conditions. These include temperature, humidity and rainfall patterns. It also refers to the effects of Earth’s warming, such as rising...
Climate change is a crisis that we are experiencing now, and it will only get worse in the future if action is not taken. We are already seeing a global increase in extreme weather such as heatwaves and severe storms. While not every instance of...
Carbon dioxide is generated through the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas and oil. Given the enormous negative environmental impact of carbon dioxide on Earth, the significant development of solar and other renewable energy sources...
Climate change is an uphill battle, but by combining efforts in the areas of adaptation and mitigation, we can slow the process. In the context of climate change, adaptation refers to working to reduce the negative effects of the phenomenon. For...
It is always important to pursue both personal goals and collective actions, as the combination of the two will be even more effective in driving change. Looking for community-based initiatives such as beach clean-ups or recycling schemes can be an...