Japan Can Meet Net-Zero Goal With Minimal Reliance on Hydrogen, Report Shows

Japan’s transition to a net-zero economy by 2050 presents an investment opportunity that amounts to at least $6.7 trillion, according to the New Energy Outlook: Japan report, published recently by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The report details two scenarios for Japan’s energy system and the implications of the country’s transition opportunities and challenges. The base case Economic Transition Scenario describes an economics-led transition, consistent with a global temperature rise of 2.6°C by 2100. The second, the Net Zero Scenario, is consistent with net-zero emissions by 2050 with no overshoot or…

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UNESCO and Japan collaborate to expand efforts for Ukrainian media and journalists

Over the next few months, UNESCO will support over 40 local Ukrainian media with energy equipment and provide guidance on viable and sustainable business models and on audience engagement. Six Journalists Solidarity Centers will continue to provide safety training, psychological support and legal assistance to journalists. In addition, at least 200 journalists will receive financial assistance to continue practicing their profession. Such expanded support for Ukrainian media is made possible by a new project funded by the government of Japan. UNESCO has been involved in critical emergency measures since the…

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Japan to exceed 2030 renewables target supported by US$100 billion investments

Over US$100 billion of investment in wind and solar power plants are expected to push the renewables share to 27% of Japan’s generation mix by 2030, exceeding the country’s target, says Wood Mackenzie. Outlined in the 5th Strategic Energy Plan, Japan had aimed for between 22% and 24% of the country’s generation mix to be attributed to renewables in 2030. Last year, renewables made up 19% of the country’s power generation, including about 8% of wind and solar power. Wood Mackenzie research director Alex Whitworth said: “We estimate over US$100…

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McCann Health Japan & ANGFA Develop “WASHABLE BOOK”

On January 15 –‘Hand Washing Day’ in Japan, McCann Health announced that together with ANGFA Co., LTD.  they have developed the world’s first picture book, “WASHABLE BOOK” that provides children an experience to enjoy a story by washing the hands of the character in the storybookwith a germicidal soap, which prevents infectious diseases. Children will thereby learn thatgermicidal soap can dramatically change their future. In developing countries, 6,000 children die every day from infectious diseases. ANGFA, known for its preventive medicine products, believes the usage of germicidal soap can dramatically…

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