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Japan’s G7 Push for Gas Investments – Video
Japan's G7 push for more investments in to fossil fuels has received a cold response from other nations in the group.
The Electricity Sector in Bangladesh: What Comes Next?
Transitioning the power sector in Bangladesh towards renewable energy would unlock massive benefits for the country, its economy and society.
Current State And Future Of Japan’s Carbon Emissions
Japan produces the fifth-most carbon dioxide emissions annually, and in the G7, it only falls below the United States. While the country does have a net-zero goal for 2050 and an interim goal for 2030, its current decarbonisation strategy may not be feasible. It relies on decarbonising the fossil fuel industry, a strategy climate experts warn against.
Japan’s Natural Gas Dependence: A Liability For the G7
Japan imports over 90% of its natural gas. As a result, it is reliant on the global LNG market and current events to dictate supply and energy costs. This is a liability that was highlighted in 2022 due to the country's dependence on Russian natural gas. Developing a robust renewable energy grid is the only viable long-term solution.
New WMO Report: The Extreme Weather Events Impacting the World
The new report showed that climate change's impacts are being felt across the globe with no signs of slowing down.
The Growing Burden of Japan’s Climate Change Impact
Japan’s climate change impact is disrupting people’s lives as heat and humidity create increasingly dangerous conditions in the island country. As the country prepares for the 2023 G7 presidency in May, it will need to convince the world that it can achieve its pledge of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Indonesia Dances Around Taxonomies to Mobilise Capital for Its Coal Phaseout Programmes
Since Indonesia signed the US$20 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) agreements late last year, the government has mobilised multiple workstreams to create policy structures to support the critical first stage of early coal retirement. However, more than mere tweaks to criteria for supporting early coal retirement may be required.
Taiwan’s Tech Giant TSMC’s Net Zero Pathway Falls Short
Giant chipmaker TSMC is facing a backlash over its enormous fossil fuel usage and carbon emissions, even as much of the global tech sector cleans up its carbon footprint.
Coal Phase-out Accelerates Globally Except in China: ‘Boom and Bust’ 2023
Thanks to its unprecedented renewable energy capacity additions, China was poised to be a leader in the battle against climate change. However, its coal pivot risks tarnishing that.
What Does an Ambitious Clean Energy Target Mean for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh’s existing power system can incorporate a significant amount of renewable energy, the country needs to invest steadily in clean energy to reach the 40% generation capacity goal. The economic competitiveness of renewable energy also makes it a favourable choice in the future.
Japan’s ‘Green Transformation’ (GX) Is Stacked With Fossil Fuel-based Technology
Japan is promoting its green energy transformation, but it's a false narrative since it still includes liquefied natural gas (LNG), coal and fossil fuel-based technology. Japan must also quickly set forth a formal coal reduction and elimination plan before it hosts the next G7 meeting in May.
Fossil Fuel Imports Risk Japan’s Energy Security
Japan has low domestic fossil fuel production yet relies on fossil fuels for most of its energy. High dependence on foreign imports is creating energy security concerns. However, Japan remains seemingly uncommitted to completely phasing out fossil fuels, lagging behind other G7 nations.
