Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 12, 2024

Sharp r eductions needed in gas generation to meet US climate goals Under the Paris Agreement, the United States has committed to reducing heat-trapping emissions to 50-52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 and to reaching net zero emissions no later than 2050.

Fossil Fuels 314

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2030 Clean Energy 314

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.

Carbon Dioxide 60

Carbon Dioxide Paris Agreement Climate Change Nuclear Power 60

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. In Kobe city, the construction of two new coal-fired power plants was planned, and the operator started the environmental impact assessment despite the opposition by the Kobe residents in 2014.

Climate Change 110

Climate Change Air Pollution Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 110

A Greener Life

JUNE 18, 2021

Russia considers itself to be in a much stronger position today than in 2014 when the US imposed sanctions over its involvement in Crimea. 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. It isn’t considered a first-tier priority.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Politics 2014 Paris Agreement 98