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Jul 11, 2024 Local News
Major International Conference AOGS 2026 to be Held in Fukuoka
Fukuoka has been selected to host the 2026 annual meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS). This marks the second time Japan will host the conference...
Jul 3, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Aims to Lead in EV Battery Recycling
Governor Hattori announced the launch of the "Fukuoka Model" for recycling used EV batteries, addressing the anticipated influx of these batteries. The model focuses on collection....
Mar 25, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka PARCO Sustainable Week
Fukuoka PARCO is championing the concept of "circulation" over disposal. This spring, they are set to host another Sustainable Week, focusing on upcycling, following a successful e...
Feb 27, 2024 Local News
Kyushu University Reports on Efforts to Boost Blue Carbon
A research group from Kyushu University has announced findings from their study on seaweed beds in Okagaki Town, aimed at increasing the absorption of carbon dioxide...
Feb 8, 2024 Local News
Kumamoto City Partners with JR Kyushu and Sumitomo Corp for Carbon Neutrality
On February 7th, a pivotal collaboration agreement was forged among Kumamoto City, JR Kyushu, and Sumitomo Corporation, aiming for carbon neutrality by the year 2050...
Nov 15, 2023 Local News
First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Service in Kyushu
Starting November 15, a hydrogen fuel cell bus, emitting no carbon dioxide, began operating between Kyushu University's Ito Campus and JR Kyudai-Gakkentoshi Station in...
Sep 7, 2023 Local News
BMW Tests Hydrogen Car in Fukuoka
BMW recently held its first Japanese demonstration of the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, BMW iX5 Hydrogen, in Fukuoka City. The test drive covered over 4 km on public roads and...
Jul 4, 2023 Local News
Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Hit the Roads in Fukuoka
To advance decarbonization in the logistics sector, businesses in Fukuoka Prefecture have introduced trucks powered by hydrogen fuel. This marks the first time such commercial vehi...
Jun 1, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Launches Bio-Diesel Bus Trial Run
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. unveiled on May 31 a bus that will run on the bio-diesel fuel "Susteo" for trial operations starting June 1.There was also a fueling demonstration where b...
Jun 1, 2023 Local News
Wind Power Facility Set to Power 25K Homes in Kumamoto
Renova, a company specializing in renewable energy development, announced on May 31st its plan to establish an onshore wind power facility in...
