Public Relations

Articles published in the media

FY2019

Solar RRL
Volume3, Issue12
December 2019

MAPbI3 Self‐Recrystallization Induced Performance Improvement for Oxygen‐Containing Functional Groups Decorated Carbon Nanotube‐Based Perovskite Solar Cells

Wiley Online Library Website

(Researcher WAKI Keiko's research paper about the improvement of performance of carbon nanotube‐based perovskite solar cells is featured as the cover article of Solar RRL. This is the result of joint research between LCS and Tokyo Institute of Technology)

FY2018

June 2018
Vis On Press Co., Ltd.
PVeye Vol.76
July 2018 Issue

Target 7 yen/kWh; Battle against cost reduction finally begins

Vis On Press Co., Ltd. Website

(Deputy Director YAMADA Koichi and Researcher INOUE Toshihiro cooperated for an interview)

FY2017

December 13, 2017
Japan Metal Daily Co. Ltd.
Published in
Japan Metal Daily

CO2 80% reduction through iron recycling converter furnace scrap

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August 8, 2017
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Ltd.
Published in [a Special Feature of] Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun

Attract de-carbonization investment; SBT initiative and surrounding money flow

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August 1, 2017
Nihon Kogyo Shimbun Co., Ltd.
Global environment and
Energy Issues

Replace energy-saving devices with zero initial cost! New scheme “pay (electric bill) as you go”

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April 1, 2017
JST news April 2017 Issue
Published in Sakigakeru Kagakunin (Pioneer Scientist)

Being receptive to people’s voices and the search for a near-future lifestyle
IWATA Tomoko (Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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FY2016

December 2016
“Nikkei Science”
February 2017 Issue

Aiming for a bright low-carbon society in 2050
“Power supply configuration simulation with 80% reduction in CO2 emissions”

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(Article written by Deputy Director YAMADA Koichi, Commentary on power supply composition and social image in 2050)
June 1, 2016
JST news June 2016 Issue
Published in Shakai e No Kakehashi (Bridging society)

“Pay (the electric bill) as you go” —reducing greenhouse gases by promoting energy-saving products
MATSUHASHI Ryuji (Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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April 1, 2016
“Academic Trends”
April 2016 Issue Special Feature

Potential for power supply configuration centering on renewable energy
YAMADA Koichi (Deputy Director at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

Japan Science Support Foundation Website

※ This article is based on a lecture given at the international symposium, “Towards the Growing Use of Renewable Energy in Japan” (February 12, 2015).

FY2015

February 1, 2016
JST news February 2016 Issue
Published in Sakigakeru Kagakunin (Pioneer Scientist)

Identify “one of the tricks” to save the planet
Chen Yi Jing (Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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November 2, 2015
JST news November 2015 Issue
Published in Sakigakeru Kagakunin (Pioneer Scientist)

“Create a platform to evaluate low-carbon technologies”
KATO Daisuke (Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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October 9, 2015
Science Portal
Column/Opinion

Europe to begin full-scale use of hydrogen; Towards energy diversification
HIRANUMA Hikaru (Visiting Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS)/Researcher at the Tokyo Foundation)

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September 1, 2015
JST news September 2015 Issue
Published in Sakigakeru Kagakunin (Pioneer Scientist)

“Using energy and economic models for a low-carbon society”
TAKASE Kae (Project Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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June 29, 2015
Science Portal
Column/Opinion

Perspectives required for an energy mix
HIRANUMA Hikaru (Visiting Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS)/Researcher at the Tokyo Foundation)

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June 24, 2015
Science Portal
Column/Interview

“Behind the scenes of the international negotiations on the prevention of global warming”
4th “Need to be creatively evaluated by the international community”
TANAKA Kanako (Senior Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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May 5, 2015
Science Portal
Column/Interview

“Behind the scenes of the international negotiations on the prevention of global warming”
3rd “Need to be creatively evaluated by the international community”
TANAKA Kanako (Senior Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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May 12, 2015
Science Portal
Column/Interview

“Behind the scenes of the international negotiations on the prevention of global warming”
2nd “Need to be creatively evaluated by the international community”
TANAKA Kanako (Senior Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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May 7, 2015
JST news May 2015 Issue
Published in Sakigakeru Kagakunin (Pioneer Scientist)

“Creating diverse connections and a future environment using technology”
TANAKA Kanako (Senior Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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April 28, 2015
Science Portal
Column/Interview

“Behind the scenes of the international negotiations on the prevention of global warming”
1st “Preparing an ‘Abstract’ that consolidates the speculations of each country”
TANAKA Kanako (Senior Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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FY2014

March 30, 2015
“Environmental Information Science”
Volume 44, Issue 1

What the 5th IPCC Evaluation and Integrated Report conveys
TANAKA Kanako (Senior Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

Environmental Information Science Center Website
January 2015
“Nikkei Science”
March 2015 Issue

Challenging the creation of quantitative technology scenarios to achieve a bright and rich low-carbon society

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November 2014
“Nikkei Science”
January 2015 Issue

Aiming for a “Bright and Rich Low-Carbon Society” - Expanding economic activities and reducing CO2

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July 11, 2014
JX Nippon Research Institute, Ltd.
Special Contribution

IConsidering Japan while watching the IPCC
TANAKA Kanako (Senior Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

JX Nippon Research Institute Website
June 2014
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.
Published in “Yaku” Issue 22

Utilizing Japanese technology for national and global interests
TANAKA Kanako (Senior Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

Kansai Electric Power Website

FY2012

July 2, 2012
JST news July 2012 Issue
Special feature 2

Proposing a path to a “bright low-carbon society!”

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FY2010

March 2011
“Nikkei Science”
May 2011 Issue

Low carbon society Heart to challenge
“Thorough technical analysis creates a model that opens up the future”
KOMIYAMA Hiroshi (Director at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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February 2011
“Nikkei Science”
April 2011 Issue

Low carbon society Heart to challenge
“Activities by plant physicians who protect healthy agriculture and support low carbon emissions”
NAMBA Shigeru (Senior Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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January 2011
“Nikkei Science”
March 2011

Low carbon society Heart to challenge
“Local community challenges create a next-generation social system”
YOKOYAMA Yoshinori (Senior Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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December 2010
“Nikkei Science”
February 2011 Issue

Low carbon society Heart to challenge
“Pursuing the creation of a new society by utilizing continuity without being bound to continuity”
OGIMOTO Kazuhiko (Project Researcher at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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November 2010
“Nikkei Science”
January 2011 Issue

Low carbon society Heart to challenge
“A network that fuses intelligence is the key to solving problems”
NODA Masahiko (Planning and Management Office at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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October 2010
“Nikkei Science”
December 2010 Issue

Low carbon society Heart to challenge
“Limited reserves: Artificial photosynthesis creates the future of mankind”
INOUE Haruo (Professor at the Tokyo Strategic Research Center, Tokyo Metropolitan University)

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September 2010
“Nikkei Science”
November 2010 Issue

Low carbon society Heart to challenge
“Achieving low carbon by pursuing the potential of steel that is an imminent material”
KOSEKI Toshihiko (Professor at the Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo)

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August 2010
“Nikkei Science”
October 2010 Issue

Low carbon society Heart to challenge
“Active participation of basic scientists and the fusion of research in different fields bring about breakthroughs”
HASHIMOTO Kazuhito (Professor at the Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo)

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July 2010
“Nikkei Science”
September 2010 Issue

Low carbon society Heart to challenge
“Science and technology scenarios are needed to solve social issues. Academic fusion and engineering rehabilitation are the keys.”
TANAKA Kazunori (Senior Researcher at the Strategy the Center for Low Carbon Society (LCS))

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June 2010
“Nikkei Science”
August 2010 Issue

Low carbon society Heart to challenge
“Academics that shape the future to create a path to a low-carbon society”
MATSUHASHI Ryuji (Research Supervisor at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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May 2011
“Nikkei Science”
July 2010 Issue

Low carbon society Heart to challenge
“Vibrant scenario of a low-carbon society drawn with original ideas”
YAMADA Koichi (Deputy Director at the Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS))

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April 2011
“Nikkei Science”
June 2010 Issue

Low carbon society Heart to challenge
“Achieving a low-carbon society through the concept of game changing”
KITAZAWA Koichi (President, the Japan Science and Technology Agency)

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