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...
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...
As climate change worsens and we continue to feel its impact, it is crucial to build a proper roadmap to combat the crisis. Global warming has gotten more attention, with countries worldwide making their own plans to deal with it. Japan is no...
Climate change is now a problem that the majority of us are currently beginning to recognize. This severe problem, which will continue to escalate, is driving the energy sector to create a more clean, sustainable future that could halt the...
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...
Fighting climate change requires both drastic reform and individual action. We can do small things in our everyday lives such as avoiding disposable products and opting for reusable alternatives, including bottles and bags. However, consumers...
Avoiding the worst effects of climate change means Japan and other countries must transition away from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources. There has been a bigger push for green energy such as wind and solar. However, there are also...
Starting this year, Mitsubishi Estate・Simon Co. Ltd. is making June a “Premium Outlet Environment Month.” It wants to create a sustainable outlet shopping center for people to participate in social contribution easily while shopping...
Early this year, Starbucks stores in Japan began their switch to operate using renewable energy. The first Starbucks store in Japan to operate using renewable energy is the newly opened Starbucks Sayama City Irumagawa Shop located in Saitama...
It is important to involve multiple stakeholders for cities to move forward with decarbonization. Hamamatsu-city, Shizuoka prefecture is leading the way with the use of renewable energy generation such as solar. Blessed with more than 2,460 daylight...