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Sweden’s new government to go nuclear

A Greener Life

The Oskarshamn nuclear power plant. The new centre-right government in Sweden is making a big break from previous governments’ energy policies – announcing that for the first time in decades Sweden will build new nuclear reactors. Nuclear to meet rising energy demands. via Wikimedia. By Anders Lorenzen.

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Guest Post: Climate Litigation in Japan: Citizens’ Attempts for the Coal Phase-Out

Law Columbia

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.

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Analysis: G7: old pledges rehashed

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The communique went on to say “We will focus on accelerating progress on electrification and batteries, hydrogen, carbon capture usage and storage, zero-emission aviation and shipping and, for those countries that opt to use it, nuclear power.” One new initiative unveiled by the UK was the creation of the Blue Water Fund.

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Analysis: Russia’s slow progress on climate action set to pick up speed

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After seven years of sanctions and accusations of malign activities by all sides, political relations between Russia and both the US and the EU are at their worst since the mid-1980s. After briefly talking about a so-called Asia-pivot in 2014-15, the strategy now is one of diversification in relations, both trade and political.

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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 9.14.21

PA Environment Daily

23 Virtual Hearing On Proposed Acquisition Of Lower Makefield Twp.

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The Trump War on Science: Daring blindness, Denying climate change, Destroying the EPA and other daily disasters

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Wind Industry Tacks as Trump Shifts the Political Climate. Why Trump Pulling Out of the Paris Agreement Led to a Stronger Global Climate Change Plan. G20 world leaders’ agreement hinges on U.S. Climate Change -- What Now With The White House Abandoning The Paris Agreement? . 2017.06.30. 2017.06.30.