Global wind power capacity grows rapidly in 2007, but Japan lags

Global wind power capacity grows rapidly in 2007, but Japan lags

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows windmills in California. Global wind power capacity that was newly installed in 2007 totaled 20,000 megawatts, an amount equivalent to capacity generated by 15 large nuclear power plants, but Japan lags in the field, according to a recent report compiled by the Brussels-based Global Wind Energy Council. The year's newly installed wind power in Japan came to 139 megawatts, only one-38th the U.S. figure.

Japan lags in preparations for Kyoto Mechanisms

Japan lags in preparations for Kyoto Mechanisms

KAWASAKI, Japan - The Japanese industries are required to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. The photo, taken in August 2000, shows a major industrial zone in the city of Kawasaki, west of Tokyo.

U.S. Fed implements fourth consecutive 0.75-point hike

STORY: U.S. Fed implements fourth consecutive 0.75-point hike DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of exterior of the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington D.C. STORYLINE: The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday implemented the fourth consecutive three-quarter point interest rate hike, amid the worst inflation in four decades. The Fed raised its short-term borrowing rate by 0.75 percentage point to the highest level since January 2008. The Fed will "take into account the cumulative tightening of monetary policy, the lags with which monetary policy affects economic activity and inflation, and economic and financial developments," according to a statement. The rate raise is expected to put a dent in consumers' wallets, making it more costly for Americans to pay off debt or obtain a mortgage. The widely-watched consumer price index showed in September that inflation dropped slightly to 8.2 percent on an annua

Children of the Cross: The Horrific New Drug Scourge

The Ministry of Health and Welfare lags behind in dealing with the problem of deformed children caused by thalidomide. 　 The Ministry of Health and Welfare has been slow to deal with the problem of deformed children caused by thalidomide. Interview with a doctor Interview with parents of a seal-like deformed child Meeting of people with deformed children Surgery for seal-like deformities Advances in medical technology, *Filming date unknown, Release date: March 15, 1963.

Global wind power capacity grows rapidly in 2007, but Japan lags

Global wind power capacity grows rapidly in 2007, but Japan lags

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows windmills in California. Global wind power capacity that was newly installed in 2007 totaled 20,000 megawatts, an amount equivalent to capacity generated by 15 large nuclear power plants, but Japan lags in the field, according to a recent report compiled by the Brussels-based Global Wind Energy Council. The year's newly installed wind power in Japan came to 139 megawatts, only one-38th the U.S. figure. (Kyodo)

LDP eyes solid victory as Koike's party lags behind: Kyodo poll

LDP eyes solid victory as Koike's party lags behind: Kyodo poll

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe makes a campaign speech in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 11, 2017. A Kyodo News survey showed the same day that his Liberal Democratic Party is heading for a solid victory in the Oct. 22 general election while the Party of Hope, led by Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, is lagging despite grabbing the spotlight upon its launch. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo