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

James Murray
James Murray
clock 15 November 2013 •

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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