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...
Category: Environmental Writing
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...
