Japan declares climate emergency after setting zero emission goal
The world's fifth-biggest carbon emitter plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050
19 November 2020 - 16:50
Tokyo — Japanese legislators on Thursday declared a climate emergency in a symbolic vote aimed at increasing pressure for action to combat global warming after the government in October committed to a firm timetable for net-zero emissions.
With the vote by parliament's powerful lower chamber, Japan — the world's fifth-biggest carbon emitter — joins fellow Group of Seven members Britain, Canada and France in similar resolutions, as well as the EU as a bloc and nearly 2,000 regional and city authorities about the world...
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