COP 19: Japan deals fresh blow to summit as it slashes emissions targets

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Country blames post-Fukushima nuclear shutdown for decision to drastically water down 2020 emissions target

Japan is today facing a wave of international criticism after diplomats at the Warsaw Climate Summit confirmed the government will drastically water down its official emissions reduction target for 2020....

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