Global power grids pushed to breaking point by summer heat and rising demand
Mix extreme heat and longer droughts, surging power demand, rising fossil fuel prices and a bumpy transition into renewables, and the result is a severe global power crunch.
Global fossil fuel use similar to decade ago in energy mix, report says
As the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide emissions has grown to record levels, calls have grown for governments to make steeper emissions cuts.
Renewable energy boom unleashes a war over talent for green jobs
Difficulty securing a well-trained workforce could end up being a bottleneck in an industry that is key to slashing emissions.
The land ministry is considering boosting hydroelectric power generation using dams in order to reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions, informed sources have said.
Japan softens commitment to nuclear power in draft growth strategy
The government has dropped a key phrase that it "will continue to seek to make the most out of nuclear power" after protests from Cabinet ministers Shinjiro Koizumi and Taro Kono.
In climate push, G7 agrees to stop international funding for coal
Getting Japan on board in such a short time frame means those countries, such as China, which still back coal are increasingly isolated and could face more pressure to stop.
Daqo must be careful that in defending itself it doesn’t appear to be agreeing with Western human rights criticisms or failing to show solidarity with Beijing and its industry peers.
Japan weighs raising share of low-carbon power sources to 60%
The figure, which includes nuclear power, will be featured in the country's next basic energy program.
Japan's largest energy producer bets on ammonia and hydrogen for net zero
Obtaining vast amounts of ammonia is key to the 2050 emissions goal, but procuring only so-called green ammonia produced using renewable energy will be difficult.
Japan-Europe collaboration eyed to promote offshore wind power
Under the plan, the government hopes to have Japanese firms supply parts using European technology.
Europe's Green Revolution? Italy's spending plans raise doubts
A closer look by environmentalists at the spending plans prepared by Italy raises questions about how green Rome's contribution will be to Europe's recovery plan.
Blowing in the wind: Fishermen threaten South Korea climate plans
Conflicts are slowing down plans for offshore wind farms across the country, with more than 30 government-approved projects yet to start construction.
