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Nov 15, 2024
Japan faces urgent need to boost state finances for emergencies
Nov 14, 2024
New minister promises ample budget for disaster resilience
Nov 12, 2024
More municipalities tap green bonds as demand makes rates favorable
Nov 02, 2024
Tokyo government looks to ensure everyone has a bed at evacuation centers
Nov 02, 2024
Can quake-prone Japan ever embrace nuclear energy again?
Nov 01, 2024
Seismic upgrading done for only 14.6% of key facility water pipelines
Oct 31, 2024
Spain’s warning system under scrutiny as flood toll rises
Oct 30, 2024
Only 135 of Japan’s public schools not quake-resistant
Oct 30, 2024
Onagawa nuclear plant’s restart sparks concerns over evacuation routes
Oct 25, 2024
Large-scale drill held at Haneda Airport
