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Japan energy mix

June 09, 2022
Japan Looks to Alaska to Shore up Energy Supplies
By Mina Pollmann
The energy-rich U.S. state has attracted increased interest from Japan as Tokyo seeks to reduce imports of Russian oil and gas.

November 06, 2021
Japan Pledges Support For Asia-wide Decarbonization
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan aims to lead Asia toward a carbon-free society but failed to commit to a turn away from fossil fuel projects.

April 07, 2021
Can Japan Be Both Carbon-Free and Nuclear-Free?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan can – and should – pursue an energy mix that is both carbon-neutral and avoids reliance on nuclear energy.

March 11, 2021
Japan’s Road to Renewables Post-Fukushima
By Titli Basu
The nuclear accident also marked a defining moment in Japan’s energy debate.

February 20, 2021
The Challenges and Opportunities of Japan-Russia Economic Relations
By Zhuoran Li
On paper, Japan and Russia have complementary economies. In reality, trade and investment ties have been hard to forge.

November 17, 2020
How Will Japan Reach Its Landmark Zero-Carbon Goal?
By Thisanka Siripala
Decarbonization usually means boosting renewable energy, but Japan is also looking to push nuclear energy.

November 05, 2020
Nuclear Power and Japan’s 2050 Climate Pledge
By Tom Corben
Japan’s latest carbon-neutrality pledge puts the spotlight on the challenges facing the country’s nuclear power industry.

July 08, 2020
Japan Promotes ‘Clean’ Coal in the Battle Against Climate Change
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s coal consumption is on the rise even as Europe plans a shift away from coal power.

December 23, 2019
Japan Pins Energy Hopes on Australia
By Grant Wyeth
Tokyo has ambitions to become a hydrogen fueled society by 2050 and Australia is a key aspect of achieving that goal.

March 21, 2019
Rethinking Japan’s Energy Security 8 Years After Fukushima
By Xie Zhihai
To increase energy self-sufficiency after the 2011 nuclear disaster, renewables are Japan’s only option.

October 05, 2018
Can Japan Be a Climate Change Leader?
By Daniel Hurst
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe certainly thinks so.

July 12, 2018
Plotting Japan's Energy Future
By Peter Bungate
Japan confirms role of renewables and nuclear as the 5th Strategic Energy Plan is approved by the Japanese Cabinet.
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