Japan uses green technology to help improve our environment and change our climate for the better. So as part of Blog Action Day 2009, we’re going to share some links to alternative energy organizations, green cars and green electronics in Japan.
Blog Action Day 2009: Climate Change
Blog Action Day 2009: Climate Change
Alternative Energy Organizations in Japan
Japan for Sustainability (JFS)
JFS strives to be as environmentally friendly as possible. JFS has acquired the Green Power Certification in December 2003, and JFS’s activities are powered by wind energy.
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is organizing an innovative pavilion featuring technologies and solutions for energy efficiency, green building and alternative energy marketplace.
The Pavilion will be a featured part of the 32nd World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) exposition, November 4-5, 2009 in Washington, DC. According to Albert Thumann, Executive Director, Association of Energy Engineers:
“We are honored that JETRO has selected the WEEC as a prime venue to showcase global solutions for energy management and green technology implementation. We look forward to attendees having the opportunity to interact face-to-face with representatives from Japan to foster business development and strategic partnerships.”
Green Cars in Japan
Tokyo Motor Show
Green car technology will be featured in the upcoming Tokyo Auto Show, which takes place October 24 – November 4, 2009. Many of the leading Japanese car manufacturers are expected to showcase a number of green cars. Here’s a brief article that talks about what to expect:
Cars: The Next Wave of Japanese Electrics
The pending Tokyo Auto Show is going to be awash in new hybrids and plug-ins from the hometown team. Automotive companies that will be featuring green cars include Toyota, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Nissan and General Motors…continue reading at ZDNet.com
Green Electronics in Japan
This is an older article, but is a nice feature on Japan’s green electronics:
Japan: Land of Green Gizmos
The Japanese have embraced green technology – in their cars and in their homes. The Maeda family in Tokyo have equipped their home with the latest energy-efficient air conditioning units and the lowest-wattage electrical appliances, including an energy-conscious refrigerator that emits a signal if you don’t close the door properly.
They are particularly proud of their newest gadget — an experimental home fuel cell that converts natural gas into clean hydrogen, which provides electricity. They say it has cut their utility bills in half…continue reading at ABCNews.com
Overall, Japan seems to be leading the green revolution. Hopefully we’ll continue to find better ways to produce clean energy and clean up our environment!
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