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Japan’s push for large-scale solar projects sparks local backlash over ecology, scenery
Regional leaders demand clearer regulations amid rising clashes over biodiversity protection, scenic landscapes and solar siting.
For a globally just energy transition, companies must meaningfully engage with communities.
However, a sharp drop in recent solar installations could create structural headwinds towards peaking emissions. Greenpeace East Asia urged Chinese policymakers to plan for more renewables substitution and consider a just transition.
Floating solar deals, cross-border energy plans and a new carbon credit framework highlight early progress, but achieving net zero will require rapid capacity expansion and a more resilient, modernised grid.
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