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Review of energy and climate policy developments in Japan before and after Fukushima

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In 2009, Japan pledged to reduce its GHG emissions by 25% from 1990 levels by 2020 (“Copenhagen Pledge”). The achievement of the target depended largely on a large expansion of nuclear power. However, this ambitious plan became unfeasible after the Fukushima nuclear disaster of March 2011. This paper conducted a comprehensive review of Japan’s recent energy and climate policy developments since 2009 and particularly after March 2011 to assess where Japan stands today with regard to the achievement of the long-term global 2°C goal.

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  • Kuramochi, Takeshi, 2015. "Review of energy and climate policy developments in Japan before and after Fukushima," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 43(C), pages 1320-1332.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:43:y:2015:i:c:p:1320-1332
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2014.12.001
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