Japan's Rural Revitalization: Energy Independence
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What can real energy independence provide Japan? Is there a path forward for nuclear energy after the 2011 Fukushima meltdown? What role will the government play in improving energy independence, while Japan currently relies on imported fossil fuels for over 75% of its energy? Parker, joined by Asia strategic communication specialist David Wagner, explain what led to the Japanese depopulation crisis that brought about the need for rural revitalization, and discuss how movements toward energy independence could play a key role in improving the economic fortunes of Japan's countryside.
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