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flag Japan lifts coal plant restrictions to address energy shortage amid Middle East conflict.

flag Japan plans to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants to address an energy shortage triggered by the Middle East conflict. flag The industry ministry will allow older, less efficient plants to operate at full capacity, reversing previous emission reduction rules. flag This move follows disruptions to global energy markets and increased coal use by other Asian nations as Japan relies on thermal power for about 70% of its electricity.

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