Many Japan firms not prepared for floods; back global call against coal-fired power
(WorldNews Japan)

TOKYO — Most Japanese firms have business continuity plans to cope with natural disasters but many have not yet taken direct steps against floods, a Reuters poll showed. The poll also found most Japanese companies think the country should be moving away from coal-fired power generation, with a significant number urging the government to stop promoting it altogether. Below are the questions and answers to the poll conducted for Reuters by Nikkei Research between Dec. 25-Jan. 10. Answers are denoted in percentage points, while the poll and reply totals are represented in absolute terms. 1a. Do you have a business continuity plan in case of...