Climate change is reshaping how we enjoy winter sports. In 2024, more people will opt for a luxury camping experience rather than racing down snowy slopes.
Scientists have long looked to animals and plants for inspiration. Could biomimetics provide solutions to environmental issues facing the planet?
The rocket is fueled by biomethane, or "cow power," which is produced by converting methane in cow manure and urine into usable energy.
The COP28 declaration to triple renewable energy sources is an opportunity for Japan to share its advanced technology for nuclear power development overseas.
Strong steps are needed by COP28 to reduce GHG emissions. Japan's high-efficiency technology could pave the way for reductions of an order of magnitude scale.
Sanyu Plant Service is working to be the first in Japan to mass-produce bio-jet fuel, answering the aviation industry's need for sustainable fuel alternatives.
Bears are changing their habits around humans as rural depopulation and climate change erase the borders between settlements and deep forests.
Data gathered in counting Japan's butterflies help indicate which species are decreasing and warn us about the deterioration of biodiversity in general.
The kimono is excellent at capturing seasonal joys. In autumn, common motifs are dragonflies, the full moon, and symbols of the harvest, such as rice ears.
The IMEC corridor will secure regional supply chains, increase trade accessibility, and allow more emphasis on environmental and social issues, say members.
Decarbonization technologies are important, but the anti-ESG movement offers a chance to rectify unrealistic investment decisions and simplistic thinking.
Japan is working to reduce emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas methane using newly discovered bacteria believed to help reduce the gas in cow burps.