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At #COP27 we're celebrating progress made on #coal phase-out during the last 5 years. Our new #PoweringPastCoal report draws on the #CoalToClean expertise of PPCA's members & partners. Read more: poweringpastcoal.org/news/powering-…

The world sure has changed in a few years. It’s not very long ago that Japan was financing Indonesia to build new coal plants - great to see the direction changing toward financing early retirement! Looking forward to seeing the details in due course. reuters.com/business/cop/u…

Major Japan utilities to face record amount of antitrust fines - The Mainichi mainichi.jp/english/articl…

Japan will consider extending lifespan of #NuclearReactors beyond the 60-year limit, according to #METI draft policy released on Nov. 28 signaling a major shift away from the current policy of reducing reliance on #NuclearPower. (1/3)

Japan starts power saving period amid fear of supply crunch - The Mainichi mainichi.jp/english/articl…

From Kyoto Protocol to ‘fossil’ awards: Japan’s climate image stained by inaction | The Japan Times japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/0…

“Typhoons in summer and autumn are also hitting the Japanese archipelago more often, approaching Tokyo 60% more frequently than 20 years ago.” ‘Bomb cyclones’ in North Pacific up 20%; more typhoons hit Tokyo asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Natura…

Wind and solar are where the most growth in electricity generation will happen over the next two decades. From the International Energy Agency Net Zero by 2050 roadmap

Excellent leadership on renewable energy transition by Tokyo, with benefits to national energy security too. Sub-national efforts like these have good potential to shift the energy trajectory in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/1…

So Japan wants to co-burn green ammonia + hydrogen in existing coal + gas power plants. By my calc replacing just 20% of coal burned annually in Japan w green ammonia would need ~80% of Australia's yearly electricity generation. Co-burning NH3/H2 for power just doesn't scale!🧵

OUT NOW ‼️ Read E3G's reaction to the #G7 communique. “G7 leaders acknowledge we are facing a #climate crisis and call on other countries to do more to fight it, but they weaken this message by not walking the talk at home." aldenmeyer Read more 👇🧵 e3g.org/news/e3g-react…

“The G7 Leaders, for the first time, highlight the urgency of ending the construction of new unabated coal plants. We hope to see this ambition increase momentum for further #NoNewCoal commitments at the G20, UN Ambition Summit and #COP28." Camilla Fenning #coaltoclean

E3G reacts to the G7 Hiroshima Summit Communique  - e3g.org/news/e3g-react…

In the absence of robust emissions reduction regulation, betting on co-firing could delay the deployment of existing viable and scalable zero-emissions options. Read more about the limitations and risks of ammonia co-firing as a decarbonisation strategy:e3g.org/news/explained…

"By supporting the renewables & efficiency targets alongside the phase out of fossil fuels at #COP28, & embedding these goals in its domestic agenda, Japan 🇯🇵 could close its G7 year on a positive note," write Yoko Mulholland, Hanna Hakko, & Kat Petersen: thediplomat.com/2023/11/g7-pre…

今し方の岸田首相の #COP28 スピーチについてメモ。 1) これまでの取り組み紹介 2030年の46-50%削減、 GX推進法・トランジションボンド・アジアゼロエミッション共同体、など。特段の新しいことはありません。(1/5)

The announcement that the USA has today joined Powering Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) Alliance is an historical moment, made possible by concerted campaign efforts over 2 decades. A short thread: 1/

My reflections from my time in Tokyo 🇯🇵

マンギシ大使は、シンクタンクE3Gシニアアソシエイトのハンナ・ハッコ氏とムルホーランド・瑶子氏を大使館にお迎えし、会談しました。

Japan’s new leader must leave “clean coal” in the past in upcoming energy strategy - e3g.org/news/japan-s-n…