Japan’s new emissions trading program: Key climate tool or paper tiger?
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-05-17 11:58 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Energy, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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When it comes to Japan’s bid to reduce greenhouse emissions, the latest data shows a positive trend — with emissions dropping by 1.9% in 2024, the third straight annual fall and the lowest level since 1991, according to government data. Overall, emissions have dropped by 28.7% since 2013.
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