Beyond Decarbonization
Shinano Mainichi Shimbun (headquartered in Minami-Agata-machi, Nagano City) ran the Sunday culture-page column “Notes for Reflection.” From April 2024 through March 2025, Climate Integrate Representative Director Kimiko Hirata contributed once a month. Back issues are listed below.
2025
No.12 “Walking Together Through Endless Crises — Companions Working on Climate Challenges” (March 12)
No.11 “Question the Flood of Claims — A Harsh Public Sphere Also Constrains Climate Action” (February 9) Shinano Mainichi WEB, JPEG
No.10 “Among the Worst Housing Insulation in Advanced Economies — Energy Efficiency Also Protects Health” (January 12) Shinano Mainichi WEB, JPEG
2024
No.9 “There Is Still Something We Can Do — The Growing Loss of Snow and Ice Worldwide” (December 8) Shinano Mainichi WEB, JPEG
No.8 “A Government Listing Reasons Not to Shift to Renewables — It Is Not Too Late; Make Your Voice Heard” (November 10) Shinano Mainichi WEB, JPEG
No.7 “Unpopular Solar and Wind — Careful Consensus-Building Is Key to Scaling Renewables” (October 13) Shinano Mainichi WEB, JPEG
No.6 “Gathering ‘People Who Act’ as a Strength — Spotlight on Progressive Shinshu” (September 8) Shinano Mainichi WEB, JPEG
No.5 “Politics with Little Interest in Climate — Change Starts with Public Opinion and One Person’s Step” (August 11) Shinano Mainichi WEB, JPEG
No.4 “Heatstroke Alerts Are Warnings of Future Crisis — Let’s Think About Lives We Must Protect” (July 14) Shinano Mainichi WEB, JPEG
No.3 “Japan Still Slow to Exit Coal Power — Let’s Talk Seriously About a Phase-Out” (June 9) Shinano Mainichi WEB, JPEG
No.2 “Odd Social Structures Around Climate — Breaking Through Without Giving Up” (May 12) Shinano Mainichi WEB, JPEG
No.1 “The Crisis of Climate ‘Not Getting Through’ — The Society We Want for the Next Generation” (April 14) Shinano Mainichi WEB, JPEG