Japan’s Energy Dilemma
In the wake of Fukushima Japan may place greater emphasis on LNG and renewable sources of energy like solar and hydro power.
- Rajaram Panda
- March 24, 2011 |
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In the wake of Fukushima Japan may place greater emphasis on LNG and renewable sources of energy like solar and hydro power.
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Rafsanjani losing the position of chairman of the Assembly of Experts is a gain for Ahmadinejad and the hardliners.
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