Police are treating the case as abandonment of a corpse and are working to identify the body and cause of death. Read more
Worker deaths and environmental harm are common in yards where vessels that have supplied richer nations are dismantled for scraps that can be used in manufacturing. Read more
The annual amount of solar panels discarded as waste is seen peaking at some 500,000 tons in the early 2040s, putting a major strain on industrial waste treatment facilities. Read more
The coffee company says the new straws are fully biodegradable in seawater and soil, and will not soften like paper ones. Read more
With just two days of talks left, countries seeking an ambitious treaty urged delegations that “have not moved a centimeter” to make compromises or “get out of the way.... Read more
Naomi Arimoto carefully sifts beach sand for tiny bits of plastic that she can mold into decorative tips to put on the false nails at her salon. Read more
After three expert safety review missions on the issue of contaminated soil since 2023, the IAEA says Japan’s approach is consistent with international standards. Read more
In 2021, Kotaro Seki was unsatisfied with his work at a major travel agency. He was good at his job, but he felt like something was missing. Read more
Municipalities and companies are increasingly moving to recycle used disposable diapers in Japan as diaper waste continues to increase due to its graying population. Read more
As the world pivots from planet-warming fossil fuels to renewable energy, a new pollution problem is rearing its head: What to do with old or worn-out solar panels? Read more
