The expansion of exhaust gas is expected to target 400,000 units 1999.08.15

In July, the automobile Environmental Taxation Research group compiled a report calling for changes in the automobile tax rate due to NOx emissions. In response to the report, the environmental agency has achieved a new exhaust gas regulation from 2000 to the target vehicle to lighten the tax gas vehicles, such as low-emission vehicles such as electric vehicles, gasoline vehicles before the 78-year regulation of heavy vehicles, such as diesel trucks before the 82-year regulation, etc., The target car is expected to be about 400,000 units together.

Increase in waste paper and purchase value 1999.08.15

In August, the amount of paper wholesaler in Kanto area rose by 50 Sen from the previous month by a newspaper paper of 4 to 5 yen, and cardboard paper for 1 to 2 yen. Four to four newspapers in the Kansai area. 5 yen, and the magazine paper is 0 yen and 50 sen to 1 yen each. Demand for paper companies is growing. That said, the price is still low, many people look at the recovery companies that it is not expected to increase the recovery at this level of appreciation.

World population exceeds 6 billion people 1999.08.15

The world population counter, which is displayed on the Internet by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Statistics, topped six billion people at Japan time on July 19. According to the World Population report released in January 1999, the world population, which reached one billion people in 1804, has continued to increase at an accelerated pace even after it surpassed three billion people in 1960. It expects to reach approximately 8 billion people in 2025 and about 9.3 billion in 2050.

Waste plastic oil conversion equipment 1998.09.15

When the waste plastic is reduced to the oil-in-oil, and the principle of an oil-to-fuel apparatus is briefly explained, the steamed of the polymer is dried out by the high temperature, and the gas is collected by cooling with the release device by the mechanism to recover it by the oil. There is no generation of dioxins or NOX as incineration for reduction treatment. In the current container and Packaging Recycling Act, since the reuse of waste plastics as fuel is intended for recycling only, the subsidy system for the establishment of facilities in countries and prefectures such as the energy-saving and Recycling support act and the Private Activity act has been enhanced. The tailwind of the waste plastic conversion equipment is beginning to blow. By using them, it is possible to reduce the initial cost of processing capacity of 70 million yen per 100 kilograms.

136 Facilities at disposal site 1999.08.15

In the spring of 1998, when the Ministry of Health and Welfare investigated a managed disposal site established by municipalities, there were 538 facilities that were not subjected to anti-infiltration measures such as water-impervious sheets, and 364 facilities had reclaimed incineration ash and soot. On the other hand, the situation where the improvement of the equipment was requested, and 136 facilities were continued to carry the incineration ash without the water-shielding work because of the delay of securing the alternative treatment facilities by the survey in July, 1999 became clear.

Halong recovery without progressing concentration 1999.08.15

Atmospheric concentrations of the ozone depleting substances Halong are still rising in the Japan sky. The environmental agency's research has increased the concentration of 1.5 to 1.7 times in the 10 years from 89 to 98, to about 0.004 ppb. Halon is used as a fire extinguishing material, and the production was completely discontinued at the end of 1993 in the Japan, but it is seen that the release continues from the fire extinguishers sold before that. After the strengthening of the regulations, industry organizations are voluntarily recovering, but the amount of recovery to date is less than 1% of the production volume.

34000 tons of chemical substances discharged in Tokyo 1999.08.15

By examining the Tokyo metropolitan Government, we found that 91 chemical substances, which are carcinogenic and toxic, have been discharged to 34000 tons per year from factories and offices in Tokyo and air and rivers. Emissions from factories and offices are 91 substances, total of 31000 tons. The most common materials used in dyes and pigments are approximately 5700 tons of toluene. Then trichloroethane used for cleaning and solvents. In the industry, machine manufacturing and printing industry stood out.

Developed a nationwide monitoring system for dioxins 1999.08.15

The environmental agency plans to measure dioxins in about 4,000 locations across the country from fiscal 2000 to around 4000 lakes and rivers. Since January 2000, we have decided to regulate the emission standards by specifying the environmental standard setting, such as water quality and atmosphere, as well as factories, offices, incinerators, etc. that are taking place in the environment as air and wastewater under the Act on special measures against dioxin, It is necessary to establish a monitoring system.

Full-scale investigation of brominated dioxin 1999.08.15

Since dioxins and chemical structures are similar, the environmental agency will embark on a full-fledged survey of brominated dioxin, which has been pointed out as a possibility of similar hazards. The atmospheric survey is conducted at 10 locations nationwide, mainly around the garbage incineration facility in 2000. Brominated dioxin burns flame retardants, including bromine used in plastic parts, and generates heat when heated, but has never been measured in Japan, and the actual pollution is unknown.

New environmental support to Russia 1999.08.15

The government plans to embark on a "Japan-Russia Environmental and energy comprehensive planning and cooperation project" totaling 10 billion yen as a new Russia support measure. The pillar is a joint study of greenhouse gas reduction business (approximately 6 billion yen in three years from fiscal 1999), promoting the introduction of oil alternative energy such as wind and solar (support of 1 billion yen during fiscal 1999), Support for infrastructure development such as water supply and road (support of 400 million yen during fiscal 1999).

The amount of waste plastic processing is increased to six times the current 1999.08.15

In April 2000, the Ministry of the Container Packaging Recycling Act has been summarized to estimate the expected amount of waste plastic containers and packaging to be approximately 120,000 tons. The amount that is being re-commercialized now is 2-3 million tons a year. The estimated amount of potential in fiscal 2000 is about half that of the blast furnace, but in some areas where blast furnaces are not available, plastic raw materials, ammonia and other chemical ingredients are promising.

Atmospheric dioxin, solidified in winter 1999.08.15

The research group at Setsunan University found that dioxin in the atmosphere was a gaseous state in the summer, and in winter, it adhered to the airborne particles and made it solid. In addition, the atmospheric dioxin concentrations combined with gaseous conditions and particles were generally found to be higher in winter than in summer. The fact that the state of dioxins in the atmosphere is understood helps humans understand the process of capturing dioxins through breathing.

Consideration of the requirement to carry in a low-emission vehicle 1999.08.15

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government began considering the introduction of a "green delivery system" that requires the use of low-emission vehicles when traders carry luggage to the government office. Currently, there are about 10,000 traders. We want to regulate large-scale diesel vehicles such as trucks that are the cause of air pollution in particular among the cars used by these companies. We will establish a grace period of several years before the introduction, and also consider measures to support the development of replacement and exhaust gas reduction equipment.

Expansion of the small oxygen water mass in Tokyo Bay 1999.08.15

According to the results of the 95-year water quality survey of Tokyo Bay, which is summarized by the environmental agency, the proportion of oxygen in the water in the summer months between July and September is less than 3 milligrams per liter, whereas the percentage of hypoxia is almost flat in coastal areas. The total of 24 points, such as the central bay, increased to six points. It is only one point in the 89-year survey, and it shows the pollution expansion to the water water which was comparatively good up to now.

Environmental standard achievement rate, 87% by river 1999.08.15

The Ministry of Construction announced the results of the 1998 national first-class river water quality survey. We met the environmental standard of the highest 87% (up 7 points yoy) of all 1094 points. The most beautiful river in the Kurobe River (Toyama Prefecture) and Ababe (Shizuoka Prefecture) is a BOD average of 0.3 milligrams per liter because there is a lot of rain nationwide and the flow rate was abundant. On the other hand, the worst one is 5.8 milligrams in the Yamato River which flows through Nara Prefecture.

Search not only for rare organisms 1999.08.15

The environmental agency has compiled a guideline for the implementation of environmental impact assessments. The environmental assessment method of enforcement in June required the investigation of the entire ecosystem, but the guideline specifically exemplified the organisms to be investigated. It was asked to select plural kinds from the living thing which represented the ecosystem in the region such as the Raccoon dog, the Dragonfly kind, and butterflies. We also ask that local residents be familiar with places such as Coppice, paddy fields, and riverbed.

Food crisis in the water shortage 1999.08.15

The Worldwatch Institute announced a report that a rapidly advancing water shortage could significantly reduce food production and could lead to frequent conflicts of famine and water disputes in developing countries. About two-thirds of the world's water demand is used for irrigation, and 40% of the food is produced, but to produce food that will cover the growing world population, irrigation water will be needed to meet the new flow of 24 Nile rivers by 2025.

Environmental crime market, hundreds of billions of yen annually 1999.08.15

At a conference on environmental crimes with the United Nations Environmental Program in Geneva the other day, he pointed out that international crimes such as illegal trading of fluorocarbon, illegal dumping of hazardous wastes, and smuggling of rare wild animals are expanding. According to the Royal Institute for International Studies, the size of the transaction by environmental crime is seen to reach $200 to $400 billion annually. The United Nations will move to strengthen cooperation with the International Criminal Police Organization, and encourage countries to comply with international arrangements.

Nagoya's basic plan for environmental cities 1999.08.15

Nagoya City has compiled an environmental basic plan that will guide the overall and long-term measures for environmental conservation in the future. In fiscal 2010, we set up five individual targets, such as "Nagoya-less environmentally-friendly circulating city," to promote the dissemination of low-emission vehicles, regulate dioxin emissions, and acquire ISO14001 certification. Plans will be established in late August to establish a conference within the fiscal year.

43% increase in environmental investment in China 1998.09.15

According to the latest "China Environmental status Report," published by the Directorate General of Environmental Protection in China, the environmental investment in China in 1998 was 72,100,008,000 million yuan (approximately 1.8 trillion yen), up 43. 7 percent increase. Of these, urban environmental protection is 45.6 billion yuan and 77. 7 percent increase and showed high growth. The National Development Planning Committee of China has clarified the policy to cultivate the environmental protection industry as an emerging industry, and the environmental response is gradually becoming active in China.