北海道、秋の「ヒグマ注意期間」開始 前倒しは初 目撃増加受け https://t.co/2kpyCdABIn
The Environment Ministry is looking to increase its funding to local governments to enable them to respond better to bear attacks, which are becoming increasingly common throughout the nation. https://t.co/WqPf3MuePU
「森の伐採がエコなのか」釧路湿原のメガソーラー開発に危機感 登山家・野口健さんに聞く https://t.co/kobstrRbxm ドイツでは施設建設で木を伐採するなら、6倍の森を作るなど極めてハードルが高い。日本は法整備をしないままメガソーラーの整備が進んでしまった。ルール、制限を設ける必要がある。
A fatal bear attack occurred near Mount Rausu in Shiretoko, Hokkaido, where a man running down a poorly visible mountain trail likely encountered a mother brown bear protecting her cub. Investigations at the site have uncovered personal belongings such as shoes, a smartphone, and sunglasses believed to belong to the victim. The Hokkaido Hunters' Association has advised branches that they may refuse to shoot bears in urban areas. Meanwhile, in the Lake Tahoe region, a female bear known as "Hope" has broken into at least a dozen homes over the past month while accompanied by her cub, prompting wildlife advocates to seek protection for the animals. In Hokkaido, environmental concerns have intensified over plans for 27 mega solar projects near the Kushiro Wetlands, which threaten the habitat of the red-crowned crane and could increase bear encounters in residential areas. The city of Kushiro declared a "No More Mega Solar" policy in June, citing the risk of wildlife displacement. Alpinist Ken Noguchi criticized the environmental degradation caused by these developments and highlighted the lack of stringent regulations in Japan compared to countries like Germany, where forest destruction for solar projects requires compensatory reforestation. The Japanese Environment Ministry plans to increase funding to local governments to better address the rising frequency of bear attacks nationwide. Additionally, Hokkaido has started its autumn "bear caution period" earlier than usual in response to increased bear sightings.
