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Section 1. Long-Term Trends in Population and Socioeconomic Activities in Japan and Around the World
(3) Increase in the volume of energy consumption
(4) Expansion in the production and consumption of agricultural, forest, and marine products
Chapter 1. In Search of Environmentally Friendly Lifestyles
1-1 The Burdens Modern Lifestyles Impose on the Environment
1-1-1 Changes in Consumption Behavior
1-1-2 Environmental Burdens Resulting from Daily Life
1-1-3 Consciousness of Environmental Burdens Due to Daily Lifestyles
1-3 In Search of Environineut-Friendly Lifestyles
1-3-1 The Significance of Environment-Friendly Lifestyles
1-3-2 Toward the Acceptance and Development of Environment - Friendly Lifestyles
Chapter 2. Environmental Protection to Support a Healthy Economic Society
2-1 Environmental Protection and Economic Activities
2-1-1 Sustainable development-From opposition to integration/harmonization
2-1-2 Relationships of Environmental Investments and the Economy
2-2 Changes in Industrial Activities to Promote Environmental Preservation
2-3 Combining Environmental Awareness with Environmental Action
Chapter 3. The Challenge for Japan in Creating a Sustainable Socioeconomic Structure
3-1-1 The OECD Environmental Performance Review
3-1-2 Global Trends and Japanese Contributions through Agenda 21
3-2 New Efforts to Link the Environment and the Economy
3-3 New Environmental Policy Initiatives by Regional Governments and Public Corporations
3-3-1 The Formation of New Regional Comprehensive Frameworks
3-3-2 New Developments in Regional EnVironmental Education
3-3-3 Promoting International Cooperation at the Local Level
Chapter 4. Current State of the Environment
4-1 Current Environmental State of the Atmosphere
4-6 The Status of the Diversity of Wildlife
Chapter 5. Promoting Comprehensive Environmental Administration
5-2 Conceptual Framework for Environmental Conservation Budgets and Related Matters
5-2-1 Outline of Budget and Treasury Investments and Loans
5-2-2 Budgets for Environmental Conservation
5-2-3 Treasury Investments and Loans
5-2-4 Tax Measures Related to Loans and Subsidies for Environmental Pollution
5-2-5 Environmental Pollution Prevention Project Outlays Borne by Businesses
5-3 Environmental Impacts Assessment
5-3-1 Environmental Impacts Assessment
5-3-2 Environmental Impact Assessments under Individual Laws
5-4 Promoting Regional Environmental Conservation
5-4-1 Promoting Environmental Management
5-4-2 Promoting Comfortable and Environment - Friendly Regions
5-5 Promoting Pollution Prevention Programs
5-5-1 Outline of Pollution Prevention Programs
5-5-2 Formulation of Pollution Prevention Programs in Fiscal 1993
5-5-3 Implementation of Pollution Prevention Program Projects
5-6 Environmental Conservation Measures for High Technology Industries
5-7 Safety Measures for Chemical Substances
5-7-1 Promoting Safety Related Policies for Chemical Substances
5-7-2 General Inspection Survey of Chemical Substances on Environmental Safety
5-7-3 Outline of Studies and Surveys on Designated Chemical Substances and Others
5-7-4 Outline of Follow-Up Survey on Pollution by Toxic Chemical Substances
5-8 Environmental Conservation Measures in Land Utilization
5-9 Promoting Education, Conservation Activities, and Public Information on Environmental Issues
5-9-1 Promoting Education and Learning about Environmental Issues
5-10 Understanding Conditions of the Environment at Local Levels
5-10-1 Measures to Grasp the Present Situation of the Environment at Local Levels
5-10-2 Understanding the Condition of the Environment in Fiscal 1993
6-1 The Current State of Air Pollution
6-2 Countermeasures for Variou Types of Air Pollutants
6-2-2 Nitrogen Oxide Countermeasures
6-2-3 Suspended Particulate Matter
6-2-4 Measures Against Air Pollution Caused by Studded Tires
6-3 The Establishment of a Monitoring and Surveillance System
6-4 The Present State of Transportation-Related Pollution and Countermeasures
6-5 Noise: Present State and Countermeasures
6-6 Vibration-Present State and Countermeasures
6-7 The Present State of Offensive Odors and Countermeasures
Chapter 7. Water Pollution-Current State and Policies
7-1 Water Pollution-Present Levels and Contributing Factors
7-2 Environmental Damage Caused by Water Pollution
7-3 Measures for the Prevention of Water Pollution
7-3-1 Establishment of Environmental Quality Standards
7-3-2 Tightening Controls over the Discharge of Effluent
7-3-3 Measures to Regulate Domestic Effluents
7-3-4 Development of Sewer Systems
7-3-5 Development of Pollution Measurement and Monitoring Systems
7-3-7 Water Pollution Control Measures for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
7-4 Measures to Preserve Water-Quality in Enclosed Water Areas
7-4-1 Promotion of Areawide Total Pollutant Load Controls
7-4-2 Measures to Conserve Lake and Reservoir Environments
7-4-3 Measures to Prevent Eutrophication
7-4-4 Measures for Conservation of the Seto Inland Sea Environment
7-5 Pollution of Groundwater Present State and Countermeasures
7-6 Marine Pollution-Present Levels and Countermeasures
7-6-1 Present Levels of Marine Pollution
7-6-2 Marine Pollution Prevention Measures
Chapter 8. Other Pollution--Current State and Countermeasures
8-1 Waste Disposal--Current State and Countermeasures
8-2 Ground Subsidence-Present State and Countermeasures
8-3 Soil Pollution-Present State and Countermeasures
8-4 Pollution by Agricultural Chemicals-Present State and Countermeasures
8-4-1 Present State of Pollution by Agricultural Chemicals
8-4-2 Countermeasures for Pollution by Agricultural Chemicals
Chapter 9. Promotion of Environmental Health Measures
9-1 Compensation and Prevention of Pollution-Related Health Damage
9-1-1 System for Compensation and Prevention of Pollution-Related Health Damage
9-2 Surveys and Research on Environmental Health
9-2-1 Basic Research on Environmental Health Policy
9-2-2 Research on the Effect of Cadmium and Other Substances on Health
Chapter 10. Settlement of Pollution Disputes and Handling of Pollution Offenses
10-1 Settlement of Environmental Pollution Disputes and Grievances about Pollution
10-1-1 Settlement of Environmental Pollution Disputes
10-1-2 Disposition of Grievances about Environmental Pollution
10-1-3 The State of Settlement of Grievance about Environmental Pollution by the Police
10-2 Control of Environmental Pollution Offenders
10-2-1 Control Priorities and Arrests
10-2-2 Control of Water Pollution Offenders
Chapter 11. Conservation of the Natural Environment
11-1 Comprehensive Promotion Measures for the Conservation of the Natural Environment
11-1-1 National Survey on the Natural Environment
11-1-2 Increasing Awareness of Nature Conservation and Promoting Environmental Education
11-2 Conservation of Natural Parks
11-2-1 Designation of Nature Conservation Areas
11-2-2 Protection of Nature in Nature Conservation Areas
11-2-3 Designation of Natural Parks and Review of Park Plans
11-4-1 Protection of Endangered Species
11-4-2 Strengthening Protection and Supervision for Wild Birds and Mammals
11-4-4 Creating Better Awareness and Understanding of Wildlife Protection
11-4-5 Promotion of Protection and Management of Fishery Resources
11-5 Provision of Facilities to Enable Interaction with Nature
11-6 Conservation and Development of the Natural Environment in Urban Areas
11-6-1 Conservation and Development of the Natural Environment in Urban Areas
11-6-2 Protection of Cultural Properties and the Conservation of Historical Environments
11-7 Improvement of River, Port and Harbor, Fishing Harbor, and Coastal Environments
11-7-1 Improvement of River Environments
11-7-2 Improvement of Port and Harbor Environments
11-8 Greening Promotion Campaigns
Chapter 12. International Cooperation on Global Environmental Conservation
12-1 Addressing the Global Environmental Issues
12-1-1 Countermeasures for Global Warming
12-1-2 Ozone Layer Protection Measures
12-1-3 Acid Deposition Prevention Measures
12-1-4 Conservation of Tropical Forests and Other Wooded Areas
12-1-6 Marine Environment Protection Measures
12-1-7 Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes
12-1-8 Prevention of Desertification
12-1-9 Efforts Against Environmental Pollution in Developing Countries
12-2 Endeavors of International Organizations
12-2-1 Follow-Up on the Earth Summit
12-2-2 Activities of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
12-2-4 Actions on Environmental Issues at the Summit Conference
12-3 International Cooperation Based on Other Treaties and Agreements
12-4 Environmental Cooperation with Developing Countries
12-4-1 Official Development Assistance
12-4-2 Roles of the Private Sector
12-4-3 Environmental Considerations in Implementing Official Development Assistance
12-5 Surveys and Research on the Global Environment
12-5-l Promotion of Surveys and Research
12-5-2 Monitoring and Surveillance of the Global Environment
12-6 Overseas Public Information
Chapter 13. Surveys and Research on Environment Protection
13-1 Research and Promotion Activities by the National Institute for Environmental Studies
13-2 Surveys and Research on Environmental Conservation
13-2-1 Ongoing Surveys and Research
13-2-2 Environmental Research and Studies by National Institutions
13-2-5 Other National Government Research and Subsidization of Research in Japan
Chapter 14. Other Environmental Administration
14-1 Upgrading the Precision of Environmental Monitorin and Analsis and Related Issues
14-1-1 Upgrading the Precision of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis
14-1-2 The Establishment of Standards for Measurement Methods
14-2 Training Government Officials in Charge of Environmental Protection
14-3 Health Measures in Schools
14-4 Environmental Preservation Policies by Local Governments
14-4-1 Organizations and Officials in Charge of Environmental Administration
14-4-3 Conclusion of Environmental Pollution Prevention Agreements
14-4-4 Subsidization of Environmental Pollution Prevention Facilities
14-5 Equipping the Private Sector with Environmental Pollution Prevention Systems