The many thrills of seaweed
If you asked anyone which country is the most famous for eating seaweed, most would probably answer “Japan.” But did you know that approximately 40,000 tones of seaweed are harvested each year in Ireland?...
Category: Environmental Writing
Why is peat extraction still a common sight in Ireland?
Coming from the Netherlands, I have never seen peat extraction in practice, or even a single piece of turf, in real life. It’s a relic of our grandparents’ era, something we only know from...
How brewing sake can help reducing disaster risks and support biodiversity
Kashima City, located in Saga Prefecture on Kyushu, is one of Japan’s leading sake-producing regions. However, it’s not just known for its sake, but also for its tidal flats, rich ecosystems, and cultural heritage,...
How sustainable tourism can help revive underpopulated regions of Japan
Three PhD students from the NTNU – Elok, Wan-Jou, and Viola – recently joined the Sakura Science Research Exchange program, which was fully funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). This program...
