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Aug 27, 2019 - Friends of the Earth Japan

Sumitomo Corporation Must Aim at Complete Coal Phase-Out to Combat Climate Change

[NGO Joint Statement on Sumitomo Corporation’s Coal Policy] Sumitomo corporation announced that it will no longer develop new coal-fired power generation and coal mining projects. However, this is not sufficient to actually combat climate change.

Aug 23, 2019 - 350.org Japan

Over 900 Japanese Citizens Submit Divestment Pledges

Over 900 Japanese Citizens Submit Divestment Pledges(Worth Estimated ¥2.2 Billion) before the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting.

Aug 20, 2019 - Greenpeace

Japan funds toxic coal plants abroad emitting 13-40 times more pollution than domestic plants

The Japanese Government and its public finance agencies JBIC, JICA, NEXI are exporting pollution to other countries by funding coal-fired power plants abroad, that emit far more toxic air pollutants than would be allowed in Japan.

Jul 24, 2019 - The Conversation

How Japan’s Renewables-powered Olympics Could Kick Off a Global Race for Clean Energy

The organizers of the Tokyo Games are aiming to be powered by 100% renewable energy. How Japan's renewables-powered Olympics could kick off a global race for clean energy?

Jul 3, 2019 - Insure our Future

First Major U.S. Insurance Company to Stop Insuring and Investing in Coal

Chubb, the Largest Commercial Insurance Company in the U.S., Announces New Policy to Address Climate Change