Japan Embraces Nuclear and Renewables to Cut Carbon

Currently, Japan is implementing its Sixth Energy Plan, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by fiscal year 2030 compared to 2013. The power source mix is expected …

Resource Diplomacy Altered by Decarbonization, New Fuels, and Important Minerals

The landscape of resource diplomacy has undergone a significant transformation due to decarbonization, new fuels, and important minerals. Japan is accelerating efforts on resource …

The Awakening of the Cellulose Nanofiber Market: Boosting Decarbonization with a Plant-Based, Light, and Strong Material

Cellulose nanofiber (CNF) is a plant-based material as strong as iron but lighter. It is expected to reduce the consumption of fossil resources and expand the recycling of plastics…