Japan using Saudi-made coral skeletons from expo for sea conservation – the Mainichi
Japanese universities are seeking to restore coral reefs and marine ecosystems after inheriting artificial coral structures that Saudi Arabia made and showcased at this year’s World Exposition in Osaka….
‘Plastic air pollution’: Microplastics in clouds could be exacerbating climate change – EuroNews
Researchers found several types of polymers and rubber in the water in cloud water surrounding Mount Fuji, Japan’s biggest mountain, and Mount Ōyama.
Their study, published in the journal Environmental Chemical Letters, joins a growing body of evidence showing that plastic pollution has infiltrated most ecosystems on Earth…
Kashima Beach, Japan; By Andrew Cooper
Kashima, 80 km east of Tokyo, is one of Japan’s most important ports.