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Pro-nuclear lawmakers now hold key positions under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, sparking concern that he will stray from the prior administration's focus on renewables to help achieve “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Asia gas prices may be high, but over the years they are poised to go even higher due to two key developments that threaten to change Japan’s role and
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has compiled a draft revision to Japan’s Basic Energy Plan, which indicates the direction of the government’s energy policy. The revision brings our attention to the predicted ratios of various power sources in fiscal 2030. In order to reduce our dependence on carbon, renewable energy sources were increased from 22 to 24% three years ago to 36 to 38% in the latest draft revision. Some view this increase as being insufficient in making renewable energy Japan’s main energy source. But we commend the willingness expressed to undertake th...
The central government is moving to clear away red tape for the energy sector to make Japan’s supp
Japan has codified in law its pledge to go carbon-neutral in real terms by 2050. This will prevent the country retreating from its commitment in the f･･･