TOKYO - Japan has kept unchanged its 2030 carbon emission target in its climate change pledge submitted to the United Nations on Monday , disappointing observers who have urged more aggressive action from one of the world's top emitters.
Japan said in its pledge, without providing a timeline:"Japan will pursue further efforts both in the medium-term and long-term, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions beyond level." Japan is expected to meet its 26 per cent goal earlier than 2030, given that it has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 12 per cent as of March last year from 2013 levels.
Record low snowfall was seen across Japan this past winter, delaying the opening of ski resorts across the country. The Climate Action Tracker calls Japan's climate pledges"highly insufficient", and that global warming would hit 3 to 4 deg C by 2100 should all government targets not do their fair share.
There is no need to give PM Abe flack right now, as all emissions are clearing out everywhere.
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