Reduction of coal-fired power It is necessary to tackle the decarbonization society from the front. Chief Cabinet Secretary July 3 18:21

At the press conference in the afternoon, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga said, "For domestic coal-fired power generation, we will promote higher efficiency and next-generation in the current basic energy plan, and shift to cleaner gas utilization and inefficient coal use. There is already a policy to tackle the thermal power fade-out. I heard that this announcement by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama is to start a study to ensure this, and it is not a policy change."

In addition, “In the global trend of decarbonization, it is necessary for Japan to tackle the big issue of how to realize a decarbonized society from the front. Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of the Environment It is important for us to work together firmly."