Japan Approves New Climate Energy Industry Policies Through 2040 2025 02 17
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These targets constitute a pragmatic approach to balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility and are backed by comprehensive energy sector reforms and substantial investment in green transformation. They provide long-term business policy stability and ensure energy security through a diverse power mix.
The targets fall significantly short of what's needed to meet global climate goals, with Japan, the world's fifth-biggest carbon emitter, failing to show adequate leadership. The country's continued reliance on nuclear power and slow transition away from fossil fuels undermine its climate commitments.