Pikachus call on Japan to end coal mining

The transcript discusses the Japanese government's ongoing financing and construction of coal-fired power stations, both domestically and overseas, despite international pressure and scientific recommendations to phase out coal. It highlights the need for Japan to accelerate its climate action to meet the Paris climate goals, urging the government to stop financing new coal projects and join the global call to phase out coal.

What is the main criticism of the Japanese government regarding coal power projects?

• They are not investing enough in renewable energy.

• They are financing new coal power projects both domestically and overseas.

• They are leading the world in climate action.

• They have already phased out coal power stations.

By what year should developed countries phase out coal-fired power stations to meet the Paris climate goals?

• 2050

• 2040

• 2025

• 2030

What is the deadline for developing countries to phase out coal-fired power stations according to the Paris climate goals?

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

• 2060

What action is Japan being urged to take in response to international pressure?

• Ignore international climate agreements

• Increase coal power station construction

• Join the global call to phase out coal

• Reduce renewable energy investments

What is the global trend regarding coal power that Japan is being encouraged to follow?

• Invest in nuclear energy

• Phase out coal power

• Focus on natural gas

• Increase coal power usage