Japan eyes new emissions target of 60% cut by fiscal 2035

Bulk of reductions expected to fall on energy sector

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Japan aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. (Photo by Naoyuki Toyama)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan's government is discussing a new target for greenhouse gas emissions that would aim for a 60% reduction from fiscal 2013 levels by fiscal 2035, Nikkei has learned, an effort that will require faster adoption of renewable energy.

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