Sustainability and the change in public opinion: natural disaster empowers Japanese citizens

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Omura, Teruyo. 2012. "Sustainability and the change in public opinion: natural disaster empowers Japanese citizens." 2012 Regional Development: Connectedness, Business and Learning: Creating Sustainable Communities Workshop. Brisbane, Australia 20 Jun 2012 Toowoomba, Australia.
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Sustainability and the change in public opinion: natural disaster empowers Japanese citizens

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AuthorOmura, Teruyo
Journal or Proceedings TitleRegional Development: Connectedness, Business and Learning: Creating Sustainable Communities
Number of Pages9
Year2012
Place of PublicationToowoomba, Australia
ISBN9780987218810
Conference/Event2012 Regional Development: Connectedness, Business and Learning: Creating Sustainable Communities Workshop
Event Details
2012 Regional Development: Connectedness, Business and Learning: Creating Sustainable Communities Workshop
Event Date
20 Jun 2012
Event Location
Brisbane, Australia
Abstract

Disaster is pushing Japan towards more sustainable and ecologically friendly energy technology. Nuclear energy has been a national strategic priority since 1973. Development of new technology in fast-breeder reactors was backed by government ministries, the Japan Atomic Energy Agency and the Federation of Electric Power Companies. Electricity supply by Nuclear power was expected to increase to 40% by 2019. This is now under review following the 2011 Fukushima accident. The 2011 disaster had a major and disruptive effect on energy supply in Japan. Japanese society began questioning the nuclear energy policy and is starting to focus on energy saving strategies leading to sustainable lifestyles which will be beneficial to future generations. They are moving on from grieving by focusing on finding new solutions to their community problems. Perhaps there is a lesson for us in Australia.

Keywordsgovernment policy; public opinion; natural disaster
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020440709. Public policy
380105. Environment and resource economics
520599. Social and personality psychology not elsewhere classified
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Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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