Impacts: Climates Change the World
Season 1
202529 episodes
Episode 1
Reducing Methane Emission from Rice Paddies
Mar 30, 2025
Emissions of methane gas, which has a strong effect on global warming, are at a peak. In Japan, where 40% of methane emissions come from rice farming, finding a solution is of great importance.
Episode 2
Facing the 1.5℃ Challenge
Apr 25, 202510m
Global temperatures in 2024 exceeded the Paris Agreement target of 1.5℃ above the pre-industrial average. A recent Yokohama symposium and citizen initiatives suggest possible countermeasures.
Episode 3
Durable Environment-Friendly Concrete
May 9, 202510m
As a constant supply of concrete is required for urbanization around the world, Japanese companies have developed concrete that emits no CO2 during production, and a CO2-absorbing material coating.
Episode 4
Protecting Rock Ptarmigan From Global Warming
May 23, 202510m
Global warming is impacting ecosystems and bird habitats in the world's mountainous regions. In the Japanese Alps, various efforts are underway to protect the endangered Japanese rock ptarmigan.
Episode 5
EXPO 2025 ep.1 The Forefront of Carbon Recycling
Jun 2, 202510m
The first of five episodes on EXPO 2025. Besides reducing CO2 emissions, a key factor in global warming, explore new ways to capture it from the atmosphere, in a cutting-edge Carbon Recycling Factory.
Episode 6
EXPO 2025 ep.2 Climate-Friendly Architecture
Jun 3, 2025
Architecture emits large amounts of CO2 globally through construction, transport and demolition. At the Netherlands and Swiss pavilions, new ideas and technology merge to control CO2 emissions.
Episode 7
EXPO 2025 ep. 3 BLUE OCEAN DOME: Reviving Our Oceans
Jun 4, 202510m
With the theme of "revitalizing our oceans," BLUE OCEAN DOME aims to inspire action by visualizing the water cycle, marine biodiversity, and the seriousness of plastic pollution.
Episode 8
EXPO 2025 ep.4 Weaving the Future With Fishing Net Recycling
Jun 5, 202510m
To help reduce the "ghost" marine debris that does not decompose, those involved in Japanese fisheries have launched a project to collect and recycle used fishing nets.
Episode 9
EXPO 2025 ep.5 Nature-Based Solutions to Sea Level Rise
Jun 6, 202510m
The low-elevation South Pacific islands are seriously threatened by sea level rise due to global warming. Attempts are underway to raise them with Nature-based solutions, using star sand and coral.
Episode 10
Hope for the Future: Restoring Peatlands
Jun 13, 202510m
Peatlands cover only 3% of the Earth's land surface, yet they store carbon more effectively than forests. In Scotland, a global beverage company has launched a project to restore degraded peatlands.
Episode 11
Endangered Journey: The Decline of Japan's Chum Salmon
Jun 27, 202510m
Japanese chum salmon migrate over 20,000 kilometers in their return journey across the North Pacific. Global warming has caused an alarming decline in returning salmon and requires urgent action.
Episode 12
Rice Resilient to Climate Change
Jul 11, 202510m
Climate change has begun to impact the food supply. In Japan, hotter summers and stronger typhoons are affecting rice. Researchers are now working to develop rice that can withstand such challenges.
Episode 13
Deadly Fires Threaten Australia's Wildlife
Jul 25, 202510m
Australia's "worst-ever" wildfires in 2019 had a devastating impact on endangered species, including koalas. We examine the cause of these fires and explore ways to minimize future catastrophes.
Episode 14
Forest Resilience
Aug 22, 202510m
Each year, 10 million hectares of forest are lost. Japan's Miyawaki Method grows forests ten times faster and boosts biodiversity. This report explores the state of forests and their power to recover.
Episode 15
Tornadoes : A Deadly Surge
Sep 5, 202510m
The number of tornadoes is surging in the US - the world's hotspot. What's driving the rise? We met the scientists who are uncovering their mechanisms and using new technology to save lives.
Episode 16
Bears on the Rise: Links with Global Warming
Sep 19, 202510m
In recent years, urban intrusions by bears have significantly increased worldwide. What is behind this phenomenon? How is it related to global warming? We focus our investigation on cases in Japan.
Episode 17
Climate Change in Asia ep.1: New Data From the Frontlines
Sep 22, 202510m
A recent report by the WMO announced that Asia's climate change is proceeding at twice the rate of the rest of the world. We investigate this situation leading to a range of natural disasters.
Episode 18
Climate Change in Asia ep. 2: Indonesia Struggles With Forest Megafires
Sep 23, 202510m
With its flammable peatlands, Indonesia's forest fires are among the most serious in Asia. Peatlands release 20 times normal CO2 when burned, causing damage to the atmosphere and natural resources.
Episode 19
Climate Change in Asia ep. 3: The Threat of Dengue Fever in the Philippines
Sep 24, 202510m
Dengue fever cases worldwide have risen to 30 times their levels 20 years ago, with global warming connected to infection spread by mosquitoes, especially in countries such as the Philippines.
Episode 20
Climate Change in Asia ep. 4: Saving Vietnam's Fields from Rising Water Levels
Sep 25, 202510m
Water levels all over the world are rising, with regions at low elevation in particular danger. Vietnam's rice fields have been subjected to floods, endangering production of precious food supplies.
Episode 21
Climate Change in Asia ep. 5: Global Warming Brings Rain and Floods in Thailand
Sep 26, 202510m
Average rainfall levels worldwide increased by 53 mm in 2024, with heavy rains in countries like Thailand causing major flooding and water damage among the worst in Asia.
Episode 22
COP30 in Brazil: Episode 1 International Cooperation Put to the Test
Nov 10, 202510m
The world is too divided to unite and tackle the issue of the Earth getting hotter every year. Alongside the COP30 discussions, we will explore possible ways to overcome this harsh reality.
Episode 23
COP30 in Brazil: Episode 2 Tropical Rainforest in Crisis
Nov 11, 202510m
Episode 2 of this series on COP30 in Brazil focuses on "Amazon dieback." Deforestation has reached 17%, and scientists warn that exceeding a figure of 20% could disrupt the water cycle.
Episode 24
COP30 in Brazil: Episode 3 An Ocean Current Nightmare
Nov 12, 202510m
Episode 3 of this series on COP30 in Brazil looks at AMOC, an ocean current in the Atlantic. It transports warm water to the north, but melting ice threatens to stop it entirely.
Episode 25
COP30 in Brazil: Episode 4 Climate Change and the Global Food Crisis
Nov 13, 202510m
Global warming leads to widespread famine. By the end of the century, it is predicted that yields of maize, soybeans, and wheat may fall by 30-40%. We examine the scientific data on this global issue.
Episode 26
COP30 in Brazil: Episode 5 Regeneration Through Agroforestry
Nov 14, 202510m
Episode 5 of this series on COP30 in Brazil examines agroforestry, a combination of agriculture and forestry promoted by scientists as a potential method of regenerating rainforests.
Episode 27
The Growing Threat of Super Typhoons
Nov 21, 202510m
Global warming has raised sea temperatures, increasing powerful typhoons worldwide. The program reports on their impacts and explores with experts the mechanisms and causes of their intensification.
Episode 28
Food Waste Fuels Global Warming
Dec 5, 202510m
Food waste is a major driver of global warming. One institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia. We examine the data behind this issue.
Episode 29
Data Centers: The New Surge in CO2 Emissions
Dec 19, 202510m
Data centers, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions, intensifying climate risks while powering global connectivity.