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Apr 11, 2023 - Oil Change International
Japan’s so-called “Green Transformation” is a toxic energy strategy for Asia
This briefing explains how Japan’s new “Green Transformation (GX)” policy, approved by its Cabinet in February 2023, is a greenwashing exercise designed to benefit corporate interests and prolong the use of fossil fuels at a time when renewable energy solutions are reliable, available, cleaner, and cheaper.
Mar 2, 2023 - Environmental NGOs
[NGO Press Release] Japan’s “Zero Emissions” strategy is a Greenwashing 140 Civil society groups from 18 countries sent an open letter to G7 chair demanding support on swift, just and equitable transition from fossil fuels and not on “false solutions”
Over 140 groups from 18 countries have issued an open letter calling on Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to stop promoting and expanding the use of fossil fuels and derailing the transition to renewable energy across Asia.
Nov 4, 2022 - Environmental NGOs
Japan’s hidden “decarbonization” agenda: prioritizing fossil fuel business interests over people and planet
Japan is spending over $10 billion each year to develop new fossil fuel projects internationally and is promoting false solutions to address the climate crisis that will extend the life of fossil fuels far into the future. Japan's efforts are fueling the climate crisis, worsening issues with energy security and wasting valuable time. To mitigate the climate crisis, we must end our dependence on fossil fuels.