Japan announced a pledge to become carbon neutral by 2050 today. The announcement comes amid increased international focus on carbon emissions, with the EU announcing plans to become carbon neutral by 2050 and China setting a target of 2060. Japan is the world’s third-largest economy and fifth-largest emitter of carbon dioxide.
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