Post-Fukushima nuclear closures of dozens of reactors forced the country to rely heavily on imported fossil fuels
Post-Fukushima nuclear closures of dozens of reactors forced the country to rely heavily on imported fossil fuels
GDP per capita per annum: $34,700 (global average $14,210)
Total annual tonnes CO2: 961m
CO2 per capita: 7.77 metric tonnes (global average 4.7)
Most recent NDC (carbon plan): 2025
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