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U S ENERGY

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 14, 2023
Japan adopts national strategy on nuclear fusion as competition intensifies
The strategy comes as the global race heats up to develop and commercialize fusion — considered the ultimate emission-free energy source.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 14, 2023
Japan on defensive going into G7 environment ministers summit
Tokyo is facing pressure from other G7 leaders to phase out coal power by 2030, while renewable energy proponents are seeking to push Japan to ramp up renewables.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2023
Offshore wind sends some North Sea birds fleeing, study finds
Using data collected from ships, aircraft and digital aerial surveys each year during March and April, researchers recorded a downward pattern in the numbers of some birds from 2010 to 2017.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2023
Japanese climate group urges more renewable energy and effective carbon pricing
A transition to clean energy is especially important to the nation, as it is critically dependent on imports for a majority of its energy needs, including for oil to LNG.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 11, 2023
How to decommission a nuclear power plant
Germany's last three nuclear power plants will stop generating electricity from Saturday. Here's a look at what happens after the plants are taken offline.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 11, 2023
Dismantling Germany's Lubmin nuclear plant, piece by piece
The facility was closed in 1990, but it will still be several decades before the work is done. In all, workers have 1.8 million metric tons of material to sort through and shift.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Apr 11, 2023
The ups and downs of the global nuclear industry
As Germany prepares to shut its last nuclear reactors for good, other countries are turning to nuclear as a means of boosting their energy independence and cutting fossil fuel emissions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 11, 2023
G7 nations tussle over bid to phase out coal power by 2030
The European Union, the U.S. and Japan have expressed reservations about a U.K. proposal to set a 2030 deadline for phasing out unabated domestic coal power generation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 9, 2023
Could Hokkaido be the key to Japan's renewable ambitions?
As Japan looks to shift its energy mix toward cleaner sources, vast Hokkaido is drawing attention for its enormous potential for wind power.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 9, 2023
Bangladesh's energy plan faces gas dilemma as fuel crisis bites
The draft plan shows positive shifts but voiced concerns about a growing reliance on LNG and unclear ambitions when it comes to renewable sources of energy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 8, 2023
G7 likely to back nuclear power amid energy security concerns
A joint statement is also likely to note that G7 countries welcome Japan's plan to release treated water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the ocean.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2023
Video probe shows internal damage to Fukushima reactor
The video illustrated the daunting task ahead to decommission the plant after it was hit by a huge tsunami triggered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake in 2011.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2023
Japan nuclear watchdog halts Tsuruga reactor safety assessment again
The latest suspension further prolongs a process toward rebooting the No. 2 unit at the Tsuruga plant in Fukui Prefecture, which has already taken years.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 4, 2023
How solar roofs are being used to power electric cars
The future of solar-powered vehicles is becoming clear: smaller, lighter, cheaper and a subtle augmentation electric driving, rather than power it in full.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 4, 2023
OPEC+’s shock production cut is a capitulation to oil’s decline
Oil producers want more cash from the market. Choosing not to expand output is good for prices, but signals little confidence in demand.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 4, 2023
Malaysia says Beijing concerned about its energy projects in South China Sea
The remarks come after Malaysia's prime minister opened the door for talks with China, in a sign of mounting pressure on Malaysia's energy operations in waters claimed by Beijing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 4, 2023
Japan to raise hydrogen supply sixfold by 2040 to promote renewables
The prime minister will aim to generate ¥15 trillion ($113 billion) in investment from both the public and private sectors over the next 15 years to achieve the goal.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 4, 2023
What higher oil prices mean for the fight against climate change
In the past year, soaring energy prices and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have been both an accelerant and a curse for the transition away from dirty fuels.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 3, 2023
Ryuichi Sakamoto, an outspoken peace and environment activist
The award-winning composer took a particularly strong anti-nuclear stance that put him at odds with Japanese officialdom.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Apr 3, 2023
In rural America, big solar projects often get a frosty welcome
Huge solar farms are being planned in a corner of Missouri, and as in other rural areas of the United States, residents sometimes are yanking the welcome mat.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Thanks, tourists. Views of Mount Fuji are now blocked.
Tourists pose in front of a convenience store with Mount Fuji on Friday in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. Local residents are upset over littering, overcrowding and the inconvenience caused by the visitors.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Two more arrested over brutal murder of couple in Tochigi
A vehicle carrying Seiha Sekine, the 32-year-old common-law husband of the deceased Tokyo couple's first daughter, leaves a police station in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward on Tuesday.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
Unlike 10 years ago, Japan's new security bill sparks little debate
The Lower House starts discussing a security clearance bill on April 19 in Tokyo.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
Xi bristles as Macron and von der Leyen urge China to do more on Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen walk after their meeting in Paris on Monday.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.

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