TOPIC

False Solutions

In recent years, terms like “carbon neutral” and “net zero” are increasingly being used when discussing climate change. They refer to a state in which the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere by human activities minus the amount removed is zero.

What is fundamentally needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is phase out fossil fuels such as coal and fossil gas, which emit huge amounts of greenhouse gases. Unfortunately, many so-called “carbon neutral” technologies currently being promoted will in fact enable the continued use of fossil fuels.

Examples include carbon capture and storage (CCS, technology to capture and store carbon from the atmosphere) and direct air capture (DAC, technology to directly capture CO2 from the atmosphere), and so-called “zero emission fuel” such as hydrogen and ammonia for co-firing with coal in the thermal power stations. These are being promoted but fail to address the root cause of the climate crisis. These technologies not only will not stop climate change, they also threaten to further accelerate other environmental problems such as biodiversity loss. This is why they are called “false solutions.”

2024.10.302024.10.30

Inquiry letter sent to Sumitomo Corp. on their involvment in the mega dam project in Mozambique

2024.10.012024.10.01

Indonesian Communities and NGOs Submit Request to ADB: “Don’t Make a Premature Agreement that Disrespects Local Communities and Civil Societies on the Early Retirement of the Cirebon Coal-Fired Power Plant Unit 1”

2024.08.202024.08.20

PETITION: Stop Prolonging Fossil Fuels and Promoting False Solutions, that Threaten Environmental and Community Safety, and the Human Rights Violations

2024.06.202024.07.31

【Symposium】Climate Justice Now! Japan’s Role Towards Achieving a Just and Equitable Transition in Asia Pacific

2024.05.172024.06.04

Webinar: The EU Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) and its impact on Japan: To prevent deforestation caused by biomass energies(May 31, 2024)

2024.05.082024.05.16

Global criticism against Japan’s CO2 export plan rising – Global petition submitted to demand Japan not to export CO2

2024.04.122024.07.16

Briefing: What is the CCS Business Act? Why is it Problematic?

2024.04.092024.07.10

Report Release: FoE US and OCI’s New report shows Japan, Korea, and US among worst fossil fuel financiers 

2024.04.092024.04.09

Joint Statement: Prime Minister Kishida should cooperate with the US and the Philippines for true decarbonization