Japan to promote CO2 cut in review of energy mix targets for FY 2030

The government launched discussions Tuesday to review current targets for Japan's fiscal 2030 energy mix to better reflect the global trend toward reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.The update of the medium- to long-term energy plan, conducted roughly every three years, will focus on the promotion of renewable energy as the country looks to cut dependence on fossil fuels.Resource-poor Japan is expected to retain nuclear power as a stable energy source despite the Fukushima crisis following the massive earthquake and tsunami in March 2011. The country has since imposed stricter safety sta…READ FULL ARTICLE