The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showcased its new blueprint for circular economies, the “Circular Economy Vision 2020” report, with the aim of creating a virtuous cycle between the environment and economic growth. The report outlines the...
After Fukushima’s nuclear meltdown in 2011, Germany made the decision to shut down all 17 of its reactors by 2022. The country aims to free itself from the risks of nuclear accidents that could linger for an indeterminate period of time...
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...
Wind power refers to the generation of electricity using wind turbines, which are driven by the wind or air flows. Due to the performance-enhancing built-in mechanism, the blades are always aligned with the direction of the wind. This mechanism also...
A circular economy is a set of sustainable economic practices. It is driven by the efficient use of finite resources and the minimization of waste. This involves keeping products and materials in use, in contrast to the linear economy where...
Supportive policies and advancing technology have been successfully pushing the price of solar energy lower and lower. Solar technology was originally used as the electricity supply for a satellite in 1958 at an extremely high price. However, this...
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...
Climate change is a worldwide crisis. We will feel its worst effects in the future if we do not take action. However, some areas of the world are already facing the consequences of global warming. While fighting climate change is a multi-faceted...
To mark the end of this year’s Tokyo Dance Music Week, the final installment of the online festival will be powered solely by renewable energy. The September 13 event will be broadcasted from the main deck of Tokyo Tower using only renewable energy...