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ENERGY 3

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JAPAN / Politics
Dec 27, 2022
Japan designates 58 locations as sites linked to national security
The 58 sites designated under the law to regulate the use of land for national security purposes are remote border islands and areas near Self-Defense Force facilities.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 26, 2022
India chases clean energy, but economic goals put coal first
India is in the crosshairs of a global challenge: How to bring power to the world's poor and fight climate change at the same time.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 26, 2022
Fusion skepticism follows a century of genius, fraud and hype
Before we shrug off the latest fusion achievement as just another small step on a long road, consider the miles we've come since the idea of tapping the power of the sun was first conceived.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 25, 2022
Shipping’s oil era is coming to an end
It's a good start, but reducing shipping's carbon footprint it's not the holy grail of decarbonization. That would entail plugging the industry into the emerging hydrogen economy.
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BUSINESS
Dec 24, 2022
Japan firms to stop insuring ships in all Russian waters
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Sompo Japan Insurance and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance started notifying shipowners about their decision on Friday, a report said.
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BUSINESS
Dec 24, 2022
Japan aims to reduce reliance on energy and food imports
Funding for measures to strengthen the country's energy and food security was included in the government's fiscal 2023 budget plan.
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JAPAN
Dec 22, 2022
Japanese panel approves return to nuclear power as disaster memories fade
Japan's move to extend nuclear reactor lifespans reflects a shift in public opinion as the country struggles with the threat of blackouts amid Russia's war in Ukraine and extreme weather.
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WORLD
Dec 22, 2022
Hope in the dark? How Eastern Europe can help keep Ukraine's power on
Countries in Europe and beyond are in a race to supply Ukraine with the equipment needed to light and heat the country in winter.
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BUSINESS
Dec 22, 2022
Germany to boost reliance on coal as energy security trumps climate goals
Europe's largest economy is burning the fossil fuel for electricity at the fastest pace in at least six years.
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JAPAN
Dec 21, 2022
Watchdog OKs new rules to allow Japan's nuclear plants to operate beyond 60 years
The move comes as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pushes continued use of older nuclear plants in the years ahead to meet national carbon reduction goals.
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MORE SPORTS
Dec 21, 2022
High energy costs in Finland put hockey training on ice
The average cost of electricity in the third quarter was 40 to 60% higher than last year, according to Finland's national statistics office.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 20, 2022
Japan sounds out refiners on buying Russian oil from Sakhalin-2, sources say
The Sakhalin Island complex, partly owned by Gazprom and Japanese companies, is vital to Japan's energy security as it accounts for 9% of the country's liquefied natural gas imports.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 19, 2022
Nuclear power has one last chance to flourish in the U.S.
Climate urgency, energy security concerns and government support make this a make-or-break moment for U.S. atomic energy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Dec 19, 2022
Japan commences aid for decarbonization of public facilities
The aid is intended to help the introduction of solar power generation systems and renovations for energy conservation.
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BUSINESS
Dec 19, 2022
Investors boost pressure on Big Oil firms to set 2030 climate targets
The move revives pressure on the sector after a year that saw governments shift their focus to energy security.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 18, 2022
Are Europe’s Russia sanctions a shot in the foot?
If the European Union is enduring severe economic pain while Russia's Ukraine war proceeds apace, sanctions become tantamount to self-flagellation.
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JAPAN
Dec 18, 2022
Tokyo's solar panel mandate a major shift in a country where fossil fuels reign
The capital is moving to break away from a longtime reliance on other regions — and planet-warming fossil fuels — to meet its massive energy demand.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 17, 2022
A small but growing movement to make video gaming greener
While most gamers don't link the power output of their machines with environmental issues, a small group of enthusiasts are starting to think differently,

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