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Japan’s Nuclear Energy Policy Disaster

Japan’s Nuclear Energy Policy Disaster

By Florentine Koppenborg
The yawning gap between vision and policy reality jeopardizes Japan’s important energy security goals and efforts to decarbonize the energy supply.

Japan’s Nuclear Follies

Japan’s Nuclear Follies

By Jeff Kingston
Nuclear energy may make sense in places where reactors can be operated safely, but Japan is a seismically active archipelago.
Japan’s Changing Nuclear Energy Policy

Japan’s Changing Nuclear Energy Policy

By SUZUKI Tatsujiro
Under the government of Kishida Fumio, Japan has sharply changed its thinking on nuclear power.

Japan Regulator Bans Nuke Plant Restart Over Lax Safeguards

Japan Regulator Bans Nuke Plant Restart Over Lax Safeguards

By Mari Yamaguchi
Of the 54 nuclear reactors Japan used to have, nine have been restarted under tougher post-Fukushima safety standards and four are currently operating.

Can Japan Be Both Carbon-Free and Nuclear-Free?

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Why Japan Might Not Abandon Nuclear Power

Why Japan Might Not Abandon Nuclear Power

By Maxime Polleri
10 years after Fukushima, nuclear power is still considered a key factor in issues surrounding energy security, global warming, technological expertise, and international security.

How Will Japan Reach Its Landmark Zero-Carbon Goal?

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.
Prime Minister Suga Says Japan to Go Carbon-Free by 2050

Prime Minister Suga Says Japan to Go Carbon-Free by 2050

By Associated Press
Japan's new leader has portrayed the coming shift to green energy as an opportunity rather than a burden.

Nuclear Power in the New Abe Cabinet

Nuclear Power in the New Abe Cabinet

By Tom Corben
The latest reshuffle was notable for several reasons, but not least for bringing nuclear power back into the spotlight.

Rethinking Japan’s Energy Security 8 Years After Fukushima

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.

Abe’s Coal Addiction

Abe’s Coal Addiction

By Hisayo Takada
Abe’s addiction to coal prove his empty words on climate change action.
Plotting Japan's Energy Future

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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