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【Report】UNEP Report: World set to cross 1.5°C global warming
On September 2, 2026, the UNEP released a report titled “Limiting Overshoot,” stating that “the global average temperature is projected to exceed 1.5°C within the next few years.”
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【Factsheet】“Fade-out” of inefficient coal-fired power – Japan’s current policy on coal-fired power generation
#post_excerpt This fact sheet summarizes the issues of inefficient coal-fired power in Japan. None of the major power operators have publicly disclosed their “fade-out” plans.
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【Factsheet】Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auction – Extending the life of coal-fired power
#post_excerpt This fact sheet summarizes the issues of the Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auction, which should encourage new investment in “decarbonized” power sources. However, reality is…
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【Factsheet】Global Trends – Countries around the world moving toward zero coal power
#post_excerpt This is part of a series of fact sheets. This shows “Global Trends.” Even though Japan is one of the developed nations, it has not set a target year for eliminating coal-fired power generation.
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【Factsheet】“Fade-out” of inefficient coal-fired power – Japan’s current policy on coal-fired power generation
#post_excerpt This fact sheet summarizes the issues of inefficient coal-fired power in Japan. None of the major power operators have publicly disclosed their “fade-out” plans.
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【Factsheet】Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auction – Extending the life of coal-fired power
#post_excerpt This fact sheet summarizes the issues of the Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auction, which should encourage new investment in “decarbonized” power sources. However, reality is…
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【Factsheet】Global Trends – Countries around the world moving toward zero coal power
#post_excerpt This is part of a series of fact sheets. This shows “Global Trends.” Even though Japan is one of the developed nations, it has not set a target year for eliminating coal-fired power generation.
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【Factsheet】 Coal Power in Japan: Increased reliance clashes with climate policy
#post_excerpt This is part of a series of fact sheets explaining Japan’s coal-fired power plants. This issue shows that coal-fired power plants in Japan have increased over the past 30 years.
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【Video】 Emergence of a Coal Zombie? The GENESIS Matsushima Project and its issues
The GENESIS Matsushima Project is a plan by J-Power to “upgrade” an aging coal-fired power plant. JBC created a short video to introduce this project and its issues.
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【Video】Voices from the local community in Yokosuka to stop the construction of a new coal-fired power plant
Kiko Network released a new video focusing on the residents appealing for the suspension of construction of the Yokosuka coal-fired power plant.
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【Video】Japan Beyond Coal – Toward a Future Without Coal
“Toward a Future Without Coal,” an introduction video to Japan Beyond Coal.
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【Video】A Message from Christiana Figueres
A message for the launch of Japan Coal from Christiana Figueres, Former Executive Secretary of the United Nati…
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【Report】IEA’s Coal Mid-Year Update 2026: Global Coal Consumption Expected to Reach Record High in 2026
On September 10, the IEA published its Coal Mid-Year Update 2026. Global coal demand is expected to increase by 1.2% in 2026 and might continue rising in 2027.
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【Report】UNEP Report: World set to cross 1.5°C global warming
On September 2, 2026, the UNEP released a report titled “Limiting Overshoot,” stating that “the global average temperature is projected to exceed 1.5°C within the next few years.”
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【Report】Contrary to Trump’s intentions, the decline in coal-fired power continues
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released its Short-Term Energy Outlook August 2026. The decline in coal-fired power generation continues.
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【Report】IEEFA: Analysis of Major Challenges in Japan’s Ammonia Co-firing Strategy
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has released a briefing paper that summarizes the feasibility challenges facing Japan’s ammonia co-firing strategy.
