Japan moves to green: natural disaster empowers Japanese citizens
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Paper/Presentation Title | Japan moves to green: natural disaster empowers Japanese citizens |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Omura, Teruyo |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 19th International Business Research Conference |
Number of Pages | 11 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | Melbourne, Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.worldbizconference.com/ |
Conference/Event | 19th International Business Research Conference |
Event Details | 19th International Business Research Conference Parent International Business Research Conference (IBR) Delivery In person Event Date 19 to end of 21 Nov 2012 Event Location Melbourne, Australia |
Abstract | This paper examines how the 2011 Tsunami and Fukushima disaster has affected Japanese public opinion towards the government’s energy policy. These events are interpreted as moving Japan and public opinions towards more sustainable and ecologically friendly energy technologies. Nuclear energy had been a national strategic priority since 1973. Development of the new fast-breeder reactor technology was backed by powerful government ministries, the Japan Atomic Energy Agency and the Federation of Electric Power Companies. Electricity supply from nuclear power was expected to increase to 40% by 2019. This is now under review. The 2011 disaster had a major and disruptive effect on energy supply in Japan. The Tokyo Electric Power Company in Fukushima supplied electricity to eight prefectures that were responsible for 40% of Japanese GDP. This research has monitored media coverage both in Japan and internationally and also public information and government documents in both Japanese and English. It has been found that Japanese society is now questioning the nuclear energy policy and is starting to focus on energy saving strategies leading to sustainable lifestyles. Japan is moving on from grieving to focusing on finding new solutions to its community problems and striving to go nuclear-free. |
Keywords | government policy; public opinion; natural disaster |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 410402. Environmental assessment and monitoring |
440709. Public policy | |
370903. Natural hazards | |
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/q19q6/japan-moves-to-green-natural-disaster-empowers-japanese-citizens
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