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ENERGY

Japan Times
BUSINESS / EXPLAINER
Jun 27, 2023
Why the wind power industry has hit turbulence
While industry has grown quickly over the past two decades, it still faces various hurdles that must be overcome.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 25, 2023
Gas is here to stay for decades, say fossil fuel heavyweights
Seen as a short-term bridge to greener energy sources, environmentalists have sought to phase out LNG amid worries that it's far dirtier than advertised.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 24, 2023
Some in China are boycotting Japanese cosmetics over Fukushima water release
The viral campaign began earlier this month when largely unproven allegations that water discharges from the plant are hazardous to health began trending on Chinese social media platforms.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 23, 2023
Heat waves put Asia's renewable power fleet to the test
Temperatures in parts of the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in late April, earlier than usual, causing widespread infrastructure damage and power outages.
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JAPAN
Jun 23, 2023
Japan denies reported political donations to IAEA over Fukushima findings
The rumor about the donations linked to the planned water release started after a South Korean online media outlet published a story on the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 22, 2023
Cosmo Energy wins investor approval for 'poison pill' against activist
The approval marks the second such vote on a poison pill in Japan that excludes an investor, in a practice some governance experts say could deter shareholder activism.
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BUSINESS
Jun 21, 2023
Mazda eyes EV battery supply partnership with Panasonic Energy
Such an effort on lithium-ion batteries is likely to carry Mazda a step closer to ramping up production of electric vehicles.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 21, 2023
Kishida comes away from parliamentary session with key goals achieved
Out of 60 bills it submitted, 58 became law, a 96.7% passage rate — a slight drop from the equivalent session last year, where all 61 bills received parliament's approval.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 21, 2023
Australia pressured to use Russia war windfall to help Ukraine
Australia is among the smallest contributors to Ukraine despite being a major indirect economic beneficiary of the war.
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WORLD
Jun 21, 2023
Eastern Germany's brown coal belt tries to go green
There are plans to build the country's largest battery park, but the region remains skeptical of the transition it symbolizes.
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WORLD
Jun 21, 2023
Lacking land, Israel to cover its rooftops with solar panels
Although drenched in sunshine, Israel is too small to rely on traditional, land-intensive photovoltaic power plants. It is also unsuitable for wind power and lacks water for hydropower.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 19, 2023
COVID-19 was a natural experiment for climate policy
When fossil-fuel demand declines only in some countries, supply does not fall because other parts of the world will absorb the unused fuel at lower prices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 19, 2023
G7 ministers vow to promote low-carbon aviation fuel
To decarbonize the aviation industry, the use of sustainable aviation fuels made from waste food oil and other materials is seen as essential.
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WORLD
Jun 18, 2023
Amid melting glaciers, Swiss to vote on new climate law
Recent opinion polls indicate strong support for the proposed law, which would require Switzerland to slash its dependence on imported oil and gas.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 18, 2023
Canada wildfires heat up climate change pressure on Trudeau
The fires have burned through more than 13 million acres, an area twice the size of the U.S. state of Massachusetts, putting this year on track to be the worst on record.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 17, 2023
Shell challenged on climate goals after fossil fuel investment boost
High profile investors, including the U.K.'s top asset manager, are pushing the oil giant to divest from assets that are thwarting emissions targets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 17, 2023
Sojitz cancels Hokkaido wind project due to costs and local objections
The decision adds to a recent trend of wind project cancellations, creating a headache for the Japanese government, which is seeking to significantly increase green energy production.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 16, 2023
Cyberattacks on renewables: Europe power sector's dread in chaos of war
The digitalized, interconnected technology of the thousands of renewable assets across Europe presented major vulnerabilities to infiltration.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 15, 2023
How South Korea puts its food scraps to good use
South Korea, which banned food scraps from its landfills almost 20 years ago, now turns the vast majority of it into animal feed, fertilizer and fuel for heating homes.

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