Chris Russell - The Japan Times

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ANA has staked a lot on greener kinds of jet fuel, with 70% of the emissions reductions under its net-zero emissions plan coming from them." title="All Nippon Airways aircraft at Haneda Airport in Tokyo in August 2024. ANA has staked a lot on greener kinds of jet fuel, with 70% of the emissions reductions under its net-zero emissions plan coming from them." onerror="this.src='/theme_japantimes/images/no-image.png';this.removeAttribute('onerror');"> </picture> </div> </a> </div> <div class="article-details "> <div class="article-section"> <a href="/environment/" title="ENVIRONMENT">ENVIRONMENT</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/environment/sustainability/" title="Sustainability ">Sustainability </a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/tag/our-planet?type=column" title="OUR PLANET">OUR PLANET</a> </div> <div class="publish-date">Feb 16, 2025</div> <div class="article-title"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/02/16/sustainability/jal-ana-decarbonization/" title="Sky not the only limit for JAL and ANA’s climate goals">Sky not the only limit for JAL and ANA’s climate goals</a></div> <div class="article-body"><a 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title="ENVIRONMENT">ENVIRONMENT</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/environment/climate-change/" title="Climate change">Climate change</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/tag/our-planet?type=column" title="OUR PLANET">OUR PLANET</a> </div> <div class="publish-date">Dec 10, 2024</div> <div class="article-title"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/12/10/climate-change/climate-policymaking-criticism/" title="As Japan nears new climate goal, criticism of policy process ramps up">As Japan nears new climate goal, criticism of policy process ramps up</a></div> <div class="article-body"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/12/10/climate-change/climate-policymaking-criticism/" title="As Japan nears new climate goal, criticism of policy process ramps up">Critics say the process is not intended to facilitate genuine debate, and that those who support the energy status quo are overrepresented on policy panels.</a></div> </div> </div> <div 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style="" alt="A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday." title="A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday." onerror="this.src='/theme_japantimes/images/no-image.png';this.removeAttribute('onerror');"> </picture> </div> </a> </div> <div class="article-details "> <div class="article-section"> <a href="/environment/" title="ENVIRONMENT">ENVIRONMENT</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/environment/energy/" title="Energy">Energy</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/tag/our-planet?type=column" title="OUR PLANET">OUR PLANET</a> </div> <div class="publish-date">Nov 24, 2024</div> <div class="article-title"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/11/24/energy/fossil-fuel-subsidies-quit/" title="How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit">How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit</a></div> <div class="article-body"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/11/24/energy/fossil-fuel-subsidies-quit/" title="How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit">While offering relief to low-income households, such measures encourage the continued use of the fossil fuels driving climate change. </a></div> </div> </div> <div class="article"> <div class="article-image"> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/11/03/energy/tokyo-hydrogen-decarbonization-plan/" title="Tokyo's climate goals rely on a fuel that is falling out of favor"><div class="layout-ratio"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 786px)" data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/11/03/431714.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" type="image/jpg"> <source data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/11/03/431714.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" type="image/jpg"> <img 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The capital is targeting the “full use” of hydrogen produced using renewable energy “in all fields” by 2050 as part of its decarbonization drive." title="The Tokyo Hydrogen Museum in the capital's Koto Ward on Thursday. The capital is targeting the “full use” of hydrogen produced using renewable energy “in all fields” by 2050 as part of its decarbonization drive." onerror="this.src='/theme_japantimes/images/no-image.png';this.removeAttribute('onerror');"> </picture> </div> </a> </div> <div class="article-details "> <div class="article-section"> <a href="/environment/" title="ENVIRONMENT">ENVIRONMENT</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/environment/energy/" title="Energy">Energy</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/tag/our-planet?type=column" title="OUR PLANET">OUR PLANET</a> </div> <div class="publish-date">Nov 3, 2024</div> <div class="article-title"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/11/03/energy/tokyo-hydrogen-decarbonization-plan/" title="Tokyo's climate goals rely on a fuel that is falling out of favor">Tokyo's climate goals rely on a fuel that is falling out of favor</a></div> <div class="article-body"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/11/03/energy/tokyo-hydrogen-decarbonization-plan/" title="Tokyo's climate goals rely on a fuel that is falling out of favor">The metropolitan government is targeting the widespread use of hydrogen, but strong competition and its physical properties are limiting its applications.</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="article"> <div class="article-image"> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/09/29/japan/science-health/sciart-scientific-process/" title="Researchers in Japan look to art to mold the scientific process"><div class="layout-ratio"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 786px)" data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/09/29/424314.png?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" type="image/jpg"> <source data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/09/29/424314.png?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" type="image/jpg"> <img src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/09/29/424314.png?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" class="lazy figure-img img-fluid rounded" data-src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/09/29/424314.png?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" style="" alt="The “Fragment Shadow” exhibition by Shunichi Kasahara and Satoru Higa, in which people’s shadows were digitally re-created and manipulated." title="The “Fragment Shadow” exhibition by Shunichi Kasahara and Satoru Higa, in which people’s shadows were digitally re-created and manipulated." onerror="this.src='/theme_japantimes/images/no-image.png';this.removeAttribute('onerror');"> </picture> </div> </a> </div> <div class="article-details "> <div class="article-section"> <a href="/news/japan/" title="JAPAN">JAPAN</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/news/japan/science-health/" title="Science & Health">Science & Health</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/tag/our-planet?type=column" title="OUR PLANET">OUR PLANET</a> </div> <div class="publish-date">Sep 29, 2024</div> <div class="article-title"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/09/29/japan/science-health/sciart-scientific-process/" title="Researchers in Japan look to art to mold the scientific process">Researchers in Japan look to art to mold the scientific process</a></div> <div class="article-body"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/09/29/japan/science-health/sciart-scientific-process/" title="Researchers in Japan look to art to mold the scientific process">From astrobiology to cybernetics, scientists are trying to use art not just for public outreach, but to shape research itself.</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="article"> <div class="article-image"> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/07/07/energy/kyoto-fusioneering-nuclear-fusion-supply-chains/" title="Kyoto Fusioneering looks toward a 'Made in Japan' approach for nuclear fusion"><div class="layout-ratio"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 786px)" data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/07/07/407413.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" type="image/jpg"> <source data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/07/07/407413.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" type="image/jpg"> <img src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/07/07/407413.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" class="lazy figure-img img-fluid rounded" data-src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/07/07/407413.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" style="" alt="A gyrotron, which is used to heat plasma for nuclear fusion reactions, developed by Kyoto Fusioneering" title="A gyrotron, which is used to heat plasma for nuclear fusion reactions, developed by Kyoto Fusioneering" onerror="this.src='/theme_japantimes/images/no-image.png';this.removeAttribute('onerror');"> </picture> </div> </a> </div> <div class="article-details "> <div class="article-section"> <a href="/environment/" title="ENVIRONMENT">ENVIRONMENT</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/environment/energy/" title="Energy">Energy</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/tag/our-planet?type=column" title="OUR PLANET">OUR PLANET</a> </div> <div class="publish-date">Jul 7, 2024</div> <div class="article-title"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/07/07/energy/kyoto-fusioneering-nuclear-fusion-supply-chains/" title="Kyoto Fusioneering looks toward a 'Made in Japan' approach for nuclear fusion">Kyoto Fusioneering looks toward a 'Made in Japan' approach for nuclear fusion</a></div> <div class="article-body"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/07/07/energy/kyoto-fusioneering-nuclear-fusion-supply-chains/" title="Kyoto Fusioneering looks toward a 'Made in Japan' approach for nuclear fusion">Although it recognizes that international collaboration is key, the startup sees the country playing an integral role in the fusion ecosystem.</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="article"> <div class="article-image"> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/02/japan/science-health/extreme-rain-respiratory-mortality-health/" title="The growing link between extreme rain and respiratory health in Japan"><div class="layout-ratio"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 786px)" data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/06/02/400007.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" type="image/jpg"> <source data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/06/02/400007.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" type="image/jpg"> <img src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/06/02/400007.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" class="lazy figure-img img-fluid rounded" data-src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japantimes/uploads/images/2024/06/02/400007.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52" style="object-position:65% 24.137931034483%;" alt="Pedestrians holding umbrellas during a downpour in Tokyo in June 2023" title="Pedestrians holding umbrellas during a downpour in Tokyo in June 2023" onerror="this.src='/theme_japantimes/images/no-image.png';this.removeAttribute('onerror');"> </picture> </div> </a> </div> <div class="article-details "> <div class="article-section"> <a href="/news/japan/" title="JAPAN">JAPAN</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/news/japan/science-health/" title="Science & Health">Science & Health</a> <span class="separator">/</span> <a href="/tag/our-planet?type=column" title="OUR PLANET">OUR PLANET</a> </div> <div class="publish-date">Jun 2, 2024</div> <div class="article-title"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/02/japan/science-health/extreme-rain-respiratory-mortality-health/" title="The growing link between extreme rain and respiratory health in Japan">The growing link between extreme rain and respiratory health in Japan</a></div> <div class="article-body"><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/02/japan/science-health/extreme-rain-respiratory-mortality-health/" title="The growing link between extreme rain and respiratory health in Japan">Researchers have found a strong association between respiratory mortality and severe downpours of the kind being made worse by climate change.</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="article"> <div class="article-image"> <a 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