Environment
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Japan Hopes to Boost Central Asian States’ Decarbonization Efforts
The government intends to strengthen decarbonization-related ties with five Central Asian countries ...
December 31, 2023
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Kajima Mass Produces Algae for Cleaner Cow Burps; 30% of Japan’s Methane Emissions from Livestock
Major contractor Kajima Corp. has developed a technology to mass produce seaweed that can cut methan...
December 26, 2023
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Shear Bliss for New Zealand’s Pampered Sheep
WANAKA, New Zealand (AFP-Jiji) — Classical music, soft mattresses and the gentlest touch of a wool c...
December 21, 2023
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Fishing Nations Pledge Shark, Ray Protection
CAIRO (AFP-Jiji) — Atlantic fishing nations have agreed to better protect sharks and rays by limitin...
December 20, 2023
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‘Corridors’ Save Endangered Koalas
BANGALOW, Australia (Reuters) — When Lucy was rescued from a rural property in New South Wales two y...
December 15, 2023
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Colombia, Brazil Destroy Illegal Gold Dredges in Amazon Rainforest
BOGOTA (Reuters) — Colombia and Brazil destroyed 19 illegal gold mining dredges in the Amazon rainfo...
December 15, 2023
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‘Cold Stunned’ Sea Turtles Flown to Rehab in Florida
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Fifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” ar...
December 13, 2023
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Why Does Japan Always Get Fossil Award? and Why Not China?
Dubai (Jiji Press)—Japan is a regular recipient of the Fossil of the Day award from a global network...
December 10, 2023
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China Suspected of Underreporting Emissions, with Japanese Satellite Finding More CO2
DUBAI — China is suspected of underreporting carbon dioxide emissions in the country, according to a...
December 8, 2023
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Long-lost Mammal Rediscovered in Remote Indonesia Mountains
LONDON (Reuters) — Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost species of mammal described as having th...
December 6, 2023
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G7 to Share Information on Invasive Alien Species; Members Agree to Create Database, Strengthen Research
The Group of Seven has finalized action goals for invasive alien species that are threatening ecosys...
November 24, 2023
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Environmental Change Threatens What’s Left of Cormorant Fishing
SEKI, Gifu (Reuters) — Cormorants have been a constant presence in Youichiro Adachi’s life, and when...
November 22, 2023
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EU: Cote D’ivoire Must Speed Up Efforts on Deforestation Rules
ABIDJAN (Reuters) — Cote d’Ivoire must speed up efforts to make cocoa stocks destined for the Europe...
November 15, 2023
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Satellite Dishes Come Back as Solar Powerhouses
LEUK, Switzerland (Reuters) — High in the Alps, two Swiss companies are repurposing obsolete satelli...
November 9, 2023
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Injured Tortoises Make Slow Recovery from Greece Fires
KALVVIA THORIKOU, Greece (AFP-Jiji) — In an animal shelter near Athens, veterinarian Kleopatra Gkika...
November 8, 2023
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Security Camera Footage Vulnerable to Outside Access; Investigation Finds 3,000 Pieces Exposed Online
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