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S2026E21 - "World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 5 Protection through Education"
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Extreme Snowfall: An Effect of Global Warming
Reductions in Arctic sea ice caused by global warming have ironically led to record-breaking Northern Hemisphere snowfalls and frequent winter storms. What mechanism is at work?
Jan 16, 2026
10 Min.
Plankton: The Crisis in the Oceans
One effect of climate change worldwide has been changes in plankton levels due to global warming, such as algal blooms. These cause major damage to local fishing and aquaculture industries.
Jan 30, 2026
10 Min.
On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 1 Over 48,000 Species Facing the Risk
The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the "Sixth Mass Extinction" begun?
Feb 9, 2026
10 Min.
On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 2 Melting Ice Accelerates the Polar Bear Crisis
The latest research highlights the polar region crisis, with the lowest ever levels of sea ice and a polar bear population 50% reduced in 42 years in some areas. We look at wildlife in the Arctic.
Feb 10, 2026
10 Min.
On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 3 Vanishing Alpine Meadows
The ecosystem in Hokkaido's Taisetsu Mountains is changing dramatically. Alpine plants have vanished due to global warming which has created a crisis for rare animals that depend on them to survive.
Feb 11, 2026
10 Min.
On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 4 Wind Power and Birds at Risk
Wind power helps fight climate change. But as turbines spread across land and sea, birds face growing risks. This episode explores impacts and mitigation measures to protect birds and the climate.
Feb 12, 2026
10 Min.
On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 5 Bee Decline and the Looming Food Crisis
Rising temperatures due to climate change have affected the behavior of bees, with fewer bees and shorter pollination periods, posing a threat to agriculture that could lead to a food crisis.
Feb 13, 2026
10 Min.
Why Is Hay Fever Getting Worse?
The number of people suffering from hay fever, which seriously impacts daily life, is increasing worldwide. Behind this trend is a change in pollen dispersal patterns influenced by climate change.
Feb 27, 2026
10 Min.
"Climate Refugees": the Growing Crisis
Each year, 20 million people are displaced by climate change. If nothing is done, these "climate refugees" will number 216 million by 2050. We examine footage of problem areas and the latest research.
Mar 13, 2026
10 Min.
Elephant Encounters: Why Are They Surging?
Wild elephants entering human living areas, causing accidents and crop damage, is a problem across Asia. What will happen to elephant-human coexistence as their habitats shift due to climate change?
Mar 27, 2026
10 Min.
Water Bankruptcy: An Irreversible Crisis
Water researchers have established the term "water bankruptcy," an irreversible condition approached by many regions in which social and environmental factors exhaust the water supply.
Apr 24, 2026
10 Min.
How a Lake Lost Its "Divine Ice"
What happens to lake water when it no longer freezes in winter? Detailed records of a "divine" freezing phenomenon of Lake Suwa in Japan have been kept for 580 years, but since 2018 it has not frozen.
May 15, 2026
10 Min.
Bamboo Invasion: Threat or Resource?
Due to global warming, the bamboo habitat range in Japan is expanding and abandoned bamboo groves are encroaching on forests and farmland nationwide. How should we associate with this iconic plant?
May 29, 2026
10 Min.
Returning Carbon to the Soil
The key to global warming may lie underground: soil contains far more carbon than the atmosphere, but overdevelopment of farmland releases it as CO2. We explore efforts to capture carbon in the soil.
Jun 12, 2026
10 Min.
A Surge in Coal Amid an Energy Crisis
The US-Iran conflict led to what the IEA called the worst-ever energy crisis, and more power demand was predicted with the summer heat. How do the crisis and a surge in coal use affect climate change?
Jun 26, 2026
10 Min.
The "Time Bomb" Ticking Beneath Our Oceans
With about 28 times the warming effect of CO2, methane lies in an ice-like form beneath the seabed. Rising sea temperatures dissociates it, releasing methane gas. How do we stop this time bomb?
Jul 17, 2026
10 Min.
World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 1 Damage on the Rise
In recent years, World Heritage Sites have been severely impacted by climate change. Addressing this issue is a top priority at the UNESCO World Heritage Committee session being held this summer.
Jul 27, 2026
10 Min.
World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 2 Ancient Greek Treasures Facing Extreme Heat
Heatwaves driven by climate change are severely damaging Greece's World Heritage sites, including the Acropolis. This episode explores the mechanisms behind their deterioration.
Jul 28, 2026
10 Min.
World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 3 Itsukushima Shrine and the Rising Sea Level
Itsukushima Shrine, built over Hiroshima Bay, is one of Japan's world heritage sites. The shrine faces water damage during abnormal tides, due to climate change and the unique geographical location.
Jul 29, 2026
10 Min.
World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 4 The Angkor Ruins Face Severe Climates
Angkor, in Cambodia, is one of Southeast Asia's most recognized world heritage sites, but extreme weather such as increasingly strong rains and intense drying is causing serious degradation.
Jul 30, 2026
10 Min.
World Heritage Under Threat: Episode 5 Protection through Education
To promote awareness of conservation efforts among the threat of climate change, more and more World Heritage Sites are now being utilized as tourist destinations and in educational programs.
Jul 31, 2026
10 Min.