A new overtime cap on truck drivers could stagnate Japan's logistics systems. While automated transportation could help, more effective measures are needed.
Kishida's proposals will aim to steer Japan, Australia, and ASEAN on a realistic path toward decarbonization, taking into account each country's circumstances.
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.
With the hottest June in over 100 years, the Tokyo area is experiencing a power crunch. What options are there to improve the situation?