Minister of Environment, Koizumi “Study on what kind of answer is best” for silence, October 1, 16:03

When Koizumi, Minister of the Environment, visited New York to attend the United Nations Global Warming Summit, a one-day interview was held regarding the silence of the coal-fired power plant, which has been asked by overseas media to reduce global warming, for a while. Asked, “I was impressed with the perception of the international community and the considerable gap in the country this time. Among them, the domestic perception of coal-fired power is quite different from the international community. "I think it's a problem to say carelessly, but to say carelessly," he said.

Also, regarding the indication that the content of the statement is not concrete as a minister, "I think there is always criticism no matter what I do. I want to accept various voices and continue to make efforts based on that criticism" Said.