Air Pollution Nuclear Power Paris Agreement 
Law Columbia
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The earthquake and tsunami had a great impact on Japanese energy policy, leading to the shutdown of nuclear power plants for safety reasons. The citizens in the Kobe case argue that the aggravation of climate change and air pollution by the new power plants violate their rights.
Circle of Blue
JULY 9, 2025
The Paris Climate Agreement seemed well-positioned to join the 1963 Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (halting atomic explosions above ground that contaminated the atmosphere) and the 1987 Montreal Protocol (ending use of chemicals that damaged the ozone layer) as one of the three most significant environmental treaties ever negotiated.
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Law Columbia
JUNE 26, 2023
Backgrounds After the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, all nuclear power plants in Japan were temporarily shutdown due to safety concerns. Kobelco Power Kobe No. and Kansai Electric Power Co., and requested an injunction to block the construction and subsequent operation of two coal-fired power plants.
Law Columbia
JUNE 1, 2022
But the country changed course as a result of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to the forced shutdown of nuclear power plants and greater reliance on fossil fuels. As of May 2022 , there are 163 operating coal-fired power plants in Japan. As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013.
Edouard Stenger
MAY 16, 2017
India has stated that its planned coal-fired power plants may not be needed. Quartz reports that the Land of the Morning Calm has seen its coal-burning recently increase as its nuclear power plants faced problems and as coal supplied the necessary power. The country has 53 coal-fired plants.
Law Columbia
MAY 31, 2024
Background Immediately after the Fukushima nuclear accident in 2011, all nuclear power plants in Japan were shut down. The Japanese government recognized the urgent need to secure power supply and implemented some measures to expedite the construction of new power plant.
Science Blogs
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
If elected governor, Graham says Florida would stick with Paris climate accord. . EPA: air pollution rule should be delayed – despite its effect on children. Federal court blocks Trump EPA on air pollution. Obama praises Paris climate deal despite Trump's withdrawal. 2017.06.14. 2017.06.14. 2017.06.14.
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