Japan says it will aim for 46% emissions cut by 2030
Young climate activists hold a banner at rally calling on the government to raise the target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, outside the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, to mark World Earth Day in Tokyo on Thursday. Photo: REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou politics Japan says it will aim for 46% emissions cut by 2030 Apr. 23 06:35 am JST Apr. 23 | 04:14 pm JST TOKYO Japan on Thursday nearly doubled its target for cutting carbon emissions, responding to pressure from the United States and some of its own...