As one of the most polluted nations on Earth, China’s government has declared war on smog – yet green energy offerings in the country are few and far between. But with a new report finding that an overwhelming majority of the public back renewables, when will China go green?

Despite the fact that three-quarters of Brits say they want to switch to renewables, just 1% of homes have chosen to be supplied by 100% renewable energy. Enter Bulb. This green energy supplier wants to change how we think about utilities, and help people realise that switching can be easy.

Tokyo is living up to its hyperfuturistic image by offering free solar-powered phone charging stations across the city. With two stations currently available, the plan is to continue expanding the smart city network; ultimately, eco-innovation is the name of the game.

Japan is experiencing a tourism boom. But its struggling countryside is absent from most itineraries, with limited access for foreign visitors and areas marred by runaway development. Could spreading the word about Japan’s rural charm bring tourists and locals back to its dying towns?