Seasons & Episodes
Reducing Methane Emission from Rice Paddies
Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emi
Facing the 1.5β Challenge
Global temperatures in 2024 exceeded the Paris Agreement target of 1.5β above the pre-industrial average. A recent Yok
Durable Environment-Friendly Concrete
As a constant supply of concrete is required for urbanization around the world, Japanese companies have developed concre
Protecting Rock Ptarmigan From Global Warming
Global warming is impacting ecosystems and bird habitats in the world's mountainous regions. In the Japanese Alps, vario
EXPO 2025 ep.1 The Forefront of Carbon Recycling
The first of five episodes on EXPO 2025. Besides reducing CO2 emissions, a key factor in global warming, explore new way
EXPO 2025 ep.2 Climate-Friendly Architecture
Architecture emits large amounts of CO2 globally through construction, transport and demolition. At the Netherlands and
EXPO 2025 ep. 3 BLUE OCEAN DOME: Reviving Our Oceans
With the theme of "revitalizing our oceans," BLUE OCEAN DOME aims to inspire action by visualizing the water cycle, mari
EXPO 2025 ep.4 Weaving the Future With Fishing Net Recycling
To help reduce the "ghost" marine debris that does not decompose, those involved in Japanese fisheries have launched a p
EXPO 2025 ep.5 Nature-Based Solutions to Sea Level Rise
The low-elevation South Pacific islands are seriously threatened by sea level rise due to global warming. Attempts are u
Hope for the Future: Restoring Peatlands
Peatlands cover only 3% of the Earth's land surface, yet they store carbon more effectively than forests. In Scotland, a
Endangered Journey: The Decline of Japan's Chum Salmon
Japanese chum salmon migrate over 20,000 kilometers in their return journey across the North Pacific. Global warming has
Rice Resilient to Climate Change
Climate change has begun to impact the food supply. In Japan, hotter summers and stronger typhoons are affecting rice. R
Deadly Fires Threaten Australia's Wildlife
Australia's "worst-ever" wildfires in 2019 had a devastating impact on endangered species, including koalas. We examine
Forest Resilience
Each year, 10 million hectares of forest are lost. Japan's Miyawaki Method grows forests ten times faster and boosts bio
Tornadoes : A Deadly Surge
The number of tornadoes is surging in the US - the world's hotspot. What's driving the rise? We met the scientists who a
Bears on the Rise: Links with Global Warming
In recent years, urban intrusions by bears have significantly increased worldwide. What is behind this phenomenon? How i
Climate Change in Asia ep.1: New Data From the Frontlines
A recent report by the WMO announced that Asia's climate change is proceeding at twice the rate of the rest of the world
Climate Change in Asia ep. 2: Indonesia Struggles With Forest Megafires
With its flammable peatlands, Indonesia's forest fires are among the most serious in Asia. Peatlands release 20 times no
Climate Change in Asia ep. 3: The Threat of Dengue Fever in the Philippines
Dengue fever cases worldwide have risen to 30 times their levels 20 years ago, with global warming connected to infectio
Climate Change in Asia ep. 4: Saving Vietnam's Fields from Rising Water Levels
Water levels all over the world are rising, with regions at low elevation in particular danger. Vietnam's rice fields ha
Climate Change in Asia ep. 5: Global Warming Brings Rain and Floods in Thailand
Average rainfall levels worldwide increased by 53 mm in 2024, with heavy rains in countries like Thailand causing major
COP30 in Brazil: Episode 1 International Cooperation Put to the Test
The world is too divided to unite and tackle the issue of the Earth getting hotter every year. Alongside the COP30 discu
COP30 in Brazil: Episode 2 Tropical Rainforest in Crisis
Episode 2 of this series on COP30 in Brazil focuses on "Amazon dieback." Deforestation has reached 17%, and scientists w
COP30 in Brazil: Episode 3 An Ocean Current Nightmare
Episode 3 of this series on COP30 in Brazil looks at AMOC, an ocean current in the Atlantic. It transports warm water to
COP30 in Brazil: Episode 4 Climate Change and the Global Food Crisis
Global warming leads to widespread famine. By the end of the century, it is predicted that yields of maize, soybeans, an
COP30 in Brazil: Episode 5 Regeneration Through Agroforestry
Episode 5 of this series on COP30 in Brazil examines agroforestry, a combination of agriculture and forestry promoted by
The Growing Threat of Super Typhoons
Global warming has raised sea temperatures, increasing powerful typhoons worldwide. The program reports on their impacts
Food Waste Fuels Global Warming
Food waste is a major driver of global warming. One institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed
Data Centers: The New Surge in CO2 Emissions
Data centers, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions, intensifying clima
Extreme Snowfall: An Effect of Global Warming
Reductions in Arctic sea ice caused by global warming have ironically led to record-breaking Northern Hemisphere snowfal
Plankton: The Crisis in the Oceans
One effect of climate change worldwide has been changes in plankton levels due to global warming, such as algal blooms.
On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 1 Over 48,000 Species Facing the Risk
The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by clim
On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 2 Melting Ice Accelerates the Polar Bear Crisis
The latest research highlights the polar region crisis, with the lowest ever levels of sea ice and a polar bear populati
On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 3 Vanishing Alpine Meadows
The ecosystem in Hokkaido's Taisetsu Mountains is changing dramatically. Alpine plants have vanished due to global warmi
On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 4 Wind Power and Birds at Risk
Wind power helps fight climate change. But as turbines spread across land and sea, birds face growing risks. This episod
On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 5 Bee Decline and the Looming Food Crisis
Rising temperatures due to climate change have affected the behavior of bees, with fewer bees and shorter pollination pe
Why Is Hay Fever Getting Worse?
The number of people suffering from hay fever, which seriously impacts daily life, is increasing worldwide. Behind this
"Climate Refugees": the Growing Crisis
Each year, 20 million people are displaced by climate change. If nothing is done, these "climate refugees" will number 2
Elephant Encounters: Why Are They Surging?
Wild elephants entering human living areas, causing accidents and crop damage, is a problem across Asia. What will happe
Water Bankruptcy: An Irreversible Crisis
Water researchers have established the term βwater bankruptcy,β an irreversible condition approached by many regions
How a Lake Lost Its "Divine Ice"
What happens to lake water when it no longer freezes in winter? Detailed records of a "divine" freezing phenomenon of La
Bamboo Invasion: Threat or Resource?
Due to global warming, the bamboo habitat range in Japan is expanding and abandoned bamboo groves are encroaching on for
Returning Carbon to the Soil
The key to global warming may lie underground: soil contains far more carbon than the atmosphere, but overdevelopment of
A Surge in Coal Amid an Energy Crisis
The US-Iran conflict led to what the IEA called the worst-ever energy crisis, and more power demand was predicted with t
The "Time Bomb" Ticking Beneath Our Oceans
With about 28 times the warming effect of CO2, methane lies in an ice-like form beneath the seabed. Rising sea temperatu
World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 1 Damage on the Rise
In recent years, World Heritage Sites have been severely impacted by climate change. Addressing this issue is a top prio
World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 2 Ancient Greek Treasures Facing Extreme Heat
Heatwaves driven by climate change are severely damaging Greece's World Heritage sites, including the Acropolis. This ep
World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 3 Itsukushima Shrine and the Rising Sea Level
Itsukushima Shrine, built over Hiroshima Bay, is one of Japan's world heritage sites. The shrine faces water damage duri
World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 4 The Angkor Ruins Face Severe Climates
Angkor, in Cambodia, is one of Southeast Asia's most recognized world heritage sites, but extreme weather such as increa
World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 5 Protection through Education
To promote awareness of conservation efforts among the threat of climate change, more and more World Heritage Sites are
