Indonesian farmers and fishermen deliver a clear message to Japan: Stop funding dirty coal
By Marie Tanao-Archer
Last week, a group of Indonesian residents and activists were in Japan to demand that the Japanese Government and banks do not finance the Indramayu coal power plant expansion project (1000MW) and Cirebon 2 coal-fired power plant …
Developers Announced the Cancellation of New Coal Power Project in Ichihara, Chiba
By: Kiko Network
On March 23rd, Tonen General Sekiyu and Kanden Energy Solution Co. (KENES) announced to cancel the plan to build a 1,000-megawatt coal-fired power plant. According to the release, Tonen General Sekiyu and Kanden Energy Solution …
Coal: A global struggle against local impacts
By: May Boeve
I just got back home after spending two weeks with our 350 teams in Indonesia and Japan (and connecting with the Divest East Asia Network). The trip was a tremendous learning experience and left me with a …
KEPCO cancels coal power project in Hyogo
By Kiko Network
Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) announced cancellation of Ako power plant, retrofit projects from the current heavy and crude oil thermal power to the coal power. The power plant is located in Ako city, Hyogo and planned …
Divestment in Japan: DAI-VESTO-MENTO!
By: Marie Tanao
The findings of a recent Japanese government survey of climate change awareness within the Japanese public indicated that interest in climate change has declined since a similar survey was conducted 9 years ago.
40 percent of survey …