09 November 2012
NTS Bulletin (Nov 2012)
Abstract
In September, the Japanese government announced that it would phase out nuclear energy by 2040. Just one week later, it stepped back from specifying an explicit timeframe. The about-turn illustrates Japan’s dilemma: should it prioritise safety, or energy security? With energy demand rising in East Asia, other countries in the region are grappling with the self-same question.
Abstract
In September, the Japanese government announced that it would phase out nuclear energy by 2040. Just one week later, it stepped back from specifying an explicit timeframe. The about-turn illustrates Japan’s dilemma: should it prioritise safety, or energy security? With energy demand rising in East Asia, other countries in the region are grappling with the self-same question.
