Why Japan Needs to End Coal.

Join the global call to government and
corporate leaders in Japan to stop supporting more coal,
and instead support renewable energy.

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The world is shifting rapidly to clean energy and Japan is
beginning to move. But the change needs to come much faster.

Japan under pressure at G7 over coal addiction
[Joint Statement] NGOs call on Japan to end overseas public finance for fossil fuels including Indramayu and Matarbari 2 coal plants, at G7 Summit
MUFG Climate Resolution Still Necessary – Co-Filers Issue 2nd Investor Briefing on Why the Resolution Must Pass

Why Japan?

Big Money

The Japanese Government and Japan’s commercial banks are among the largest coal financiers in the world.

Air Pollution

Air pollution from coal causes 20,000 premature deaths in Asia every year.

Opportunity

Japan has the funds and power to be a global renewable energy leader.

Scandals

Projects have been connected to land grabs, intimidation, and other abuses.

Climate Change

Japan, as one of the biggest emitters, must act to avoid catastrophic climate change.