A bilateral agreement with France will help Japan put into effect its revived goal of advancing nuclear energy, allegedly as part of its decarbonization strategy. #NuclearEnergy #Japan #France #Energy #NuclearRenaissance akihabaranews.com/france-backs-j…

The proportion of wind and solar power within the global energy mix has reached a new record, demonstrating some progress toward reducing carbon emissions. #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #ClimateCrisis #EnergyTransition #SolarPower #WindPower #Nuclear Link: akihabaranews.com/global-energy-…

Some news about the future. SNA President Michael Penn will be relocating to the United States to take up a post as "Visiting Journalist in Residence" at Knox College. We are not anticipating major changes. Our coverage in our "Japan and the World" newsletter will continue.

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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off coast of Chiba Prefecture, shaking Japan's capital region. It seems unlikely to have done much damage. (MP)

Unusual warning over the Minato-ku, Tokyo, PA system. It sounded to be an evacuation warning, presumably for the heavy rains expected to reach the Tokyo area in the near future. Because of the echo, it was a bit difficult to make out. (MP)

Heavy rain warnings in the Tokyo region have been lifted, and in fact sunshine is expected to emerge shortly. (MP) #Tokyo

The Japanese government is doubling down on its commitment to hydrogen energy in spite of the many questions which linger over its ability to meet the nation’s climate goals. #Japan #Energy #Hydrogen #Climate akihabaranews.com/japan-recommit…

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The government announced that Toyota Motor Corporation would be receiving a special taxpayer subsidy of about ¥118 billion (US$840 million) to develop cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) batteries. It was a tacit admission of an enormous strategic misstep. akihabaranews.com/toyota-falling…

Japan government asks businesses and households in the Tokyo area to conserve power. Energy generation capacity remains relatively weak, and there is concern that a spike in demand could trigger blackouts. (MP) #Japan #Tokyo #TEPCO #Energy #Blackouts #Electricity #PowerSavings

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Over twelve years have passed since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, yet the human toll and financial burdens continue to grow. #Fukushima #Japan #Nuclear #FukushimaDaiichi shingetsunewsagency.com/2023/11/01/dam…

The entry of Jill Stein into the 2024 US presidential race will provide progressive voters an alternative to both the revanchist narcissism of Donald Trump and the neoconservative militarism of Joe Biden. #JillStein Dr. Jill Stein🌻 shingetsunewsagency.com/2023/11/23/jil…

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived at COP28 without a plan, making headlines with his commitment to phasing out certain coal-fired power plants. The absence of a specific deadline for achieving this goal has left the promise largely devoid of substance. shingetsunewsagency.com/2023/12/07/kis…

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While Japanese leaders continue to focus on possible future threats from nations like China and Russia, the very immediate threat of climate change is taking hundreds of Japanese lives each year, with an inadequate response from the authorities. Link: shingetsunewsagency.com/2024/01/11/jap…

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