Japan

South Korea and Japan latest to announce plans to create jobs through multibillion-dollar low carbon investments

But some big hitters continue to steer clear, despite carbon caps only being voluntary

Greenhouse gas emissions still climbing as government unveils plans for national cap-and-trade scheme

Cap and trade rejected in short term as firms set their own reduction targets

Insists emerging economies should sign up to mid-term emission targets

Official insists it is full steam ahead for autumn launch of trial cap-and-trade scheme

Utility reported to have developed fast charging technology capable of delivering 40Km of motoring on a five-minute charge

Prime minister hails "first concrete step" towards low carbon economy

Prime minister Yasuo Fukuda announces plans to cut emissions by up to 80 per cent by 2050

Support for Japanese cap-and-trade schemes gathers momentum