Focus on Govt of Japan
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese panel endorsed a new energy policy aiming for 40-50 per cent renewables and 20 per cent nuclear by 2040 to meet...
Japan aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2035 vs 2013 levels
The proposed target sparked calls for deeper cuts from environmentalists and politicians, who argue it is insufficient for the world's fifth-biggest emitter.
Japan’s draft climate strategy spurs calls for bolder cuts in carbon emissions
Japan's draft plan targets a 60 per cent cut in emissions by 2035, but experts call for deeper reductions to meet climate goals.
Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040
Japan aims for renewables to supply 40-50 per cent of its electricity by 2040, reducing reliance on coal and gas while boosting nuclear...
Nippon Steel slams ‘inappropriate’ politics in US deal
Nippon Steel issued the statement in response to a news report suggesting that President Biden might block its acquisition of US Steel.
Japan PM Ishiba urges Biden to approve Nippon-US Steel deal, sources say
Japanese PM Ishiba urges Biden to approve Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, highlighting its benefits to U.S.-Japan ties.
Japan considering restarting electricity, gas price subsidies from January, NHK reports
Japan may restart energy subsidies in January amid high fuel costs.
Japan nuclear reactor near Fukushima to restart
A Japanese nuclear reactor with an upgraded anti-tsunami wall was set to restart Tuesday in a region near the crippled Fukushima plant, according...
Major world economies seek to halt new private sector coal financing
World's major economies looking to finalise a plan ahead of UN climate summit to halt new private sector funding for coal projects.
