Japan OKs plan to push clean energy, nuclear to cut carbon
Posted: 24th October 2021
Japan has pledged to reduce its emissions by 46% from 2013 levels, up from an earlier target of 26%, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is shown in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, north of Tokyo. Japan has adopted a new energy policy that pushes for nuclear and renewables as sources of clean energy to achieve the country’s pledge of reaching carbon neutrality in 2050.
KYODO NEWS VIA APJapan adopted a new energy policy on Friday that promotes nuclear and renewables as sources of clean energy to achieve the country’s pledge of reaching carbon neutrality in 2050.
The new basic energy plan, adopted by the Cabinet just in time for the climate summit in early November, calls for drastically increasing use of renewable energy to cut fossil fuel consumption over the next decade as Japan pushes to meet its ambitious emissions reduction target.
Japan has been undecided over what to do about its nuclear power industry since the 2011 Fukushima plant disaster. It now says reactor restarts are key to meeting emissions targets as Japan tries to step up in the global effort against climate change.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/japan-oks-plan-to-push-clean-energy-nuclear-to-cut-carbon-01634920…