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Japan's $35.6B Fossil-Fuel Investment Sparks Environmental Concerns

4/14/2026

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Environmental groups warn that Japan's investment could emit greenhouse gases equal to 20% of Japan's annual total.
The Japanese government pledged 5.7 trillion yen (US$35.6 billion) for three U.S. projects, including a gas-fired plant in Ohio.
A coalition of 29 environmental organizations urges Japan to reconsider its fossil-fuel support amid a broader US$550 billion trade deal under U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Environmental groups warn that Japan's investment could emit greenhouse gases equal to 20% of Japan's annual total.
The Japanese government pledged 5.7 trillion yen (US$35.6 billion) for three U.S. projects, including a gas-fired plant in Ohio.
A coalition of 29 environmental organizations urges Japan to reconsider its fossil-fuel support amid a broader US$550 billion trade deal under U.S. President Donald Trump.