Environment
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20% of Japan's Water Pipes Are Past Their Service Life — Data on an Invisible Infrastructure Crisis
Of Japan's 740,000 km of water pipes, 23.6% have exceeded the 40-year statutory useful life. With over 20,000 leak incidents annually, a replacement rate of just 0.64%, and full replacement requiring 130+ years, the data reveals an invisible infrastructure crisis demanding an average 48% rate hike across 96% of water utilities.
Structural Problems in Agriculture and Food Security——Reading the Meaning of 38% Self-Sufficiency
Analyzing the structural background of Japan's 38% food self-sufficiency rate. Tracing the chain from aging farmers to abandoned farmland to food security.
The Structure Behind 38% Food Self-Sufficiency — Rethinking Food Security in an Age of Globalization
Calorie self-sufficiency at 38%, soybean import dependency at 92.4%, food waste of 4.64 million tons, and child poverty at 11.5%. Japan's food security paradox.
Can Nuclear Power Be a Viable Option for 'Decarbonization'?
A simulation debate analyzing the trade-off between nuclear power's decarbonization potential and safety risks. Examines lifecycle CO2 emissions, nuclear waste management, and the optimal combination with renewable energy from the perspective of energy mix structure.
Renewable Energy and the Regional Economy — New Inequalities Born of the Energy Transition
Analyzing regional disparities in renewable energy deployment and the structural impact on local economies. Reading the asymmetry of benefits and burdens.
Can Climate Action and Economic Growth Coexist?
A simulation debate contrasting green growth theory with degrowth arguments. Examines whether Japan can achieve the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target while sustaining economic growth, and whether transitioning away from GDP-dependent models is realistic.