Sustainability and the change in public opinion: natural disaster empowers Japanese citizens
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Paper/Presentation Title | Sustainability and the change in public opinion: natural disaster empowers Japanese citizens |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | |
Author | Omura, Teruyo |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Regional Development: Connectedness, Business and Learning: Creating Sustainable Communities |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | Toowoomba, Australia |
ISBN | 9780987218810 |
Conference/Event | 2012 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. |
Keywords | government policy; public opinion; natural disaster |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 440709. Public policy |
380105. Environment and resource economics | |
520599. Social and personality psychology not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Accounting, Economics and Finance |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q16q0/sustainability-and-the-change-in-public-opinion-natural-disaster-empowers-japanese-citizens
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