Softbank's Son, governors to push for green energy

Softbank's Son, governors to push for green energy

AKITA, Japan - Masayoshi Son (C), president of telecom conglomerate Softbank Corp., speaks after a meeting with governors from prefectures across Japan in the city of Akita, northeastern Japan, on July 13, 2011. They launched a council the same day aimed at reducing dependence on nuclear power by promoting the use of renewable energy, such as building solar power plants on idle farmland.

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