Japan raises emissions cut target to 46% by 2030

TOKYO (AP) — Japan says it will raise its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target to 46% on 2013 levels from the current 26%. According to NHK television, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, on Thursday announced a new target of 46% in emissions cuts. The decision comes hours before a virtual climate summit later Thursday hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden. The post Japan raises emissions cut target to 46% by 2030 appeared first on KVO