Whaling industry struggling after 3 years of commercial whaling
Whale hunting has been restricted to protect resources, and the consumption of whale meat in fiscal 2020 was 2,000 tons, less than 1% of that consumed in the peak year of fiscal…
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Japanese govt calls for power saving as crunch continues
Due to severe heat, electricity demand was expected to be close to the summer peak, and the ministry called for power saving between 3 pm and 8 pm to a reasonable extent.
NATO backs military aid for ‘heroic’ Ukraine, Russia steps up attacks
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the war against Ukraine has shattered peace in Europe and has created the biggest security crisis in Europe since WWII.
High temperatures prompt stream of heat alerts in Japan
The alert system, utilising the “heat stress index”, appears to have led to an increase in raising awareness about the risks of heat-related illnesses.
Talks on minimum wage hike likely to have rough going in Japan
The government, for its part, is targeting a quick bump up to ¥1,000 or more, but the management side has strong concerns and will likely make for rough going in the negotiations.
No signs Japan any closer to securing stable electricity supply
Suspension of unprofitable thermal power plants, delayed restart of nuclear power plants and the unusually hot weather are key reasons.
Mercury tops 30 C in Kanto region
The soaring summer temperatures arrived earlier than usual in the region.
Mass biodiversity loss would slash global credit ratings: Report
The study estimated that 58 per cent of the 26 countries studied face a downgrade of their sovereign credit rating.
Where have Ukrainian refugees gone?
Nearly 5.2 million refugees from Ukraine have travelled across Europe in one of the biggest mass displacements since World War II.
Surging fertilizer prices hit Japanese farmers hard
The problem has emerged due to Japan's reliance on China and Russia for most of the materials used to produce fertilizers.