Japan urged to abandon fossil fuel subsidies to boost clean-tech exports

A new analysis argues Japan could capture greater market share in Asia's growing electrification demand if it redirects policy support from fossil fuels to renewable energy and clean technology manufacturing.

First covered Nov 10, 2026 · 7:14 AM PT · 1 article

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21h Climate Home News Japan urged to ditch fossil fuel support to maximise clean-tech exports — Japan could be one of the big winners of Asia's electrification push, but it must radically pivot its policies away from propping up fossil fuels, a new…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-11 (#20)

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