今日吃瓜

November 12, 2026

Subscribe for more access

ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability

Cattle farmer Sam Squier with his herd of Aberdeen Angus cows on a green pasture at Humphreys Farm, in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, England, on Aug. 11

ENVIRONMENT / Sustainability

Aug 20, 2026

As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farming

Extreme weather has added urgency to the debate over whether climate change has transformed the economics of intensive agriculture designed to feed the maximum number of people.

Houseboats are seen on the Het Meertje river, as water levels being lower than expected for this time of the season in Nijmegen, Netherlands, on July 17.

ENVIRONMENT / Sustainability

Aug 17, 2026

Faced with historic drought, the Dutch rethink water management

The Netherlands, which designed its dikes, dams and vast waterworks to battle floods, faces a dilemma: how to retain water while protecting itself from it?

In 2008, Nishiawakura announced a 100-year plan to promote forest health through measures including structured thinning of its artificially planted <i>sugi</i> and <i>hinoki</i> trees. Since then, it has earned nationwide recognition for its innovative forest health management initiatives.

ENVIRONMENT / Sustainability / OUR PLANET

Jul 27, 2026

The tiny Okayama village providing Japan with a blueprint for forest management

By Kimberly Hughes

Nishiawakura is prioritizing long-term forest health and biodiversity, while also strengthening the local economy.

A drone view shows the cooling towers of the defunct Orlando Power Station, in Soweto, South Africa, on May 12, 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa this month hailed the growth of data centers as essential for the country's security and its businesses.

ENVIRONMENT / Sustainability

Jul 23, 2026

South Africa’s data center ‘gold rush’ risks resource crunch

By Kate Bartlett

South Africa boasts advanced digital infrastructure, including connections with international sub-sea cables, helping to make it home to 70% of the continent’s data centers.

Yuji Suzuki (background) and others set up "green curtains" at temporary housing for people affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, in the city of Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, in August last year.

ENVIRONMENT / Sustainability

Jul 13, 2026

‘Green curtains’ take root as communities seek out eco-friendly sun protection

Such curtains — which involve growing vines such as bitter melon and morning glory near windows — leverage on plant physiology to cool down homes.

Financial markets are underestimating the economic risks of biodiversity loss, according to a new study.

ENVIRONMENT / Sustainability

Jun 6, 2026

Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises

By Marc Jones

The study presented what they described as the world’s first biodiversity-adjusted sovereign credit ratings model.

Everimpact’s Alain Retiere visits a project site in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. Through a collaboration that also includes local foresters and Hitachi Systems, the team is striving to connect Japanese forestry with international carbon finance.

ENVIRONMENT / Sustainability / OUR PLANET

May 31, 2026

How carbon finance could give a boost to 今日吃瓜 ailing forestry industry

By Annelise Giseburt

The drop in value of forests has turned them into a burden, but one group hopes carbon credits could reverse that trend, while also helping the planet.

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Famima Park Azabudai is a concept store by FamilyMart that combines convenience store staples with branded apparel, merchandise and a landscaped outdoor space.

Convenience stores, toilets and the allure of everyday Japan

By Elizabeth Beattie

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER

international-reports