EU passes stricter rule on large vehicles despite Italian opposition

STORY: EU passes stricter rule on large vehicles despite Italian opposition SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of vehicles in Rome STORYLINE: The Council of the European Union (EU) on Monday adopted new measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from large vehicles despite opposition from Italy and two other countries. Italy's adoption rate for electric vehicles is among the lowest in the European Union. Though the government is in talks to bring an electric vehicle producer to Italy and the number of electric cars is increasing, new data shows that greenhouse gas emissions from transport continue to rise even as overall emissions have declined. The new measure from the Council strengthens European rules for heavy-duty vehicles -- those used for commercial transport, mass transit, and recreation -- with stricter emissions targets for five-year spans starting in 2030. The new rules maintain the target of

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference regarding Canada's new defence policy at CFB Trenton, in Trenton, ON, Canada, Monday, April 8, 2024. Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right to left, arrives with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre, National Defence Minister Bill Blair and Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Ginette Petitpas Taylor for a press conference regarding Canada's new defence policy at CFB Trenton on Monday, April 8, 2024.Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference regarding Canada's new defence policy at CFB Trenton on Monday, April 8, 2024.Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference regarding Canada's new defence policy at CFB Trenton on Monday, April 8, 2024.Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference regarding Canada's new defence policy at CFB Trenton, in Trenton, ON, Canada, Monday, April 8, 2024. Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hands with troops following a press conference regarding Canada's new defence policy at CFB Trenton, in Trenton, ON, Canada, Monday, April 8, 2024. Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference regarding Canada's new defence policy at CFB Trenton, in Trenton, ON, Canada, Monday, April 8, 2024. Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference regarding Canada's new defence policy at CFB Trenton, in Trenton, ON, Canada, Monday, April 8, 2024. Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference regarding Canada's new defence policy at CFB Trenton on Monday, April 8, 2024.Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks as he's joined by National Defence Minister Bill Blair during a press conference regarding Canada's new defence policy at CFB Trenton, in Trenton, ON, Canada, Monday, April 8, 2024. Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and National Defence Minister Bill Blair hold a press conference regarding Canada's new defence policy at CFB Trenton, in Trenton, ON, Canada, Monday, April 8, 2024. Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hands with Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre following a press conference regarding Canada's new defence policy at CFB Trenton, in Trenton, ON, Canada, Monday, April 8, 2024. Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Canada Pledges To Spend More On Defense

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and National Defence Minister Bill Blair and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, release Canada's new defence policy during a press conference at CFB Trenton, in Trenton, ON, Canada, Monday, April 8, 2024. Canada, under U.S. pressure to boost defense spending, on Monday pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. In a defense policy update, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government said protecting the Arctic, as well as dealing with challenges from Russia and China, meant Ottawa needed to do more. "We are stepping up once again, to preserve and defend the rules-based order that has allowed people around the world to prosper," he told reporters. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Commission proposes 90 pct cut in emissions by 2040

STORY: European Commission proposes 90 pct cut in emissions by 2040 SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 6, 2024/File DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 2. various of footages on climate change STORYLINE: The European Commission announced on Tuesday its target of slashing net greenhouse gas emissions within the European Union (EU) by 90 percent by the year 2040, as compared to 1990 levels. A legislative proposal will be made by the next Commission, after the EU elections in June, according to a press release by the Commission. The target aligns with the EU's commitment made in 2021 to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, with an interim objective of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030, relative to 1990 levels. Setting a 2040 climate target will provide a clear framework for European industry, investors, citizens and governments to make strategic decisions in the decade, thereb

Nigeria launches strategic plan toward ending HIV/AIDS epidemic

STORY: Nigeria launches strategic plan toward ending HIV/AIDS epidemic SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views 2. various of a health care center 3. various of HIV/AIDS campaign 4. various of event commemorating World AIDS Day STORYLINE: The Nigerian government on Friday launched a comprehensive national strategic plan to end the HIV and AIDS epidemic in line with the 2030 global target. The unveiling ceremony for the National Strategic Plan (NSP 2023-2027), in commemoration of the 2023 World AIDS Day, in the capital city of Abuja, brought together government officials, health experts, activists, and representatives from various international organizations. The event is seen as a platform to emphasize the importance of collaborative efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS and to underscore Nigeria's determination to create a healthier and more resilient society. Speaking at the ceremony, George Akume

Australia to expand subsidies for renewable energy projects

STORY: Australia to expand subsidies for renewable energy projects SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:35 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of solar panels 2. various of electronic tower STORYLINE: The Australian government has announced an expansion of subsidies for clean energy projects to help achieve its 2030 renewables target. Chris Bowen, minister for climate change and energy, on Thursday announced that the existing taxpayer-funded Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) will be expanded to underwrite new renewable energy projects. Under the expansion, the CIS will underwrite private companies to build 32 gigawatts (GW) of new electricity projects, consisting of 9GW of storage projects and 23GW of renewable generation projects. If electricity prices are too low for the companies to generate a profit for the companies, the CIS will pay the difference, but if a company's earnings exceed a set ceiling, the government will share in i

GHANA-ACCRA-TREE PLANTING-VOLUNTEERS

GHANA-ACCRA-TREE PLANTING-VOLUNTEERS

(230611) -- ACCRA, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers plant trees in a forest in Accra, capital of Ghana, on June 9, 2023. Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said on Friday that his country aims to reduce carbon emissions 64 million tonnes by 2030. Giving a speech at this year's national tree planting day commemoration, the president emphasized the need to address the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, such as agriculture, illegal mining, illegal logging, and wildfires, to achieve the country's emission reduction target. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

Exploring net-zero carbon lifestyle in China's Zhongshan

STORY: Exploring net-zero carbon lifestyle in China's Zhongshan DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:49 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tour STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Expat in Zhongshan from Bosnia and Herzegovina "China has made an important commitment to achieve carbon peaking by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. I have always been curious how the world's largest developing country will achieve its target in the most ambitious reduction in carbon intensity. Recently, the Bureau of Ecology and Environment in Zhongshan, the city where I live in, has launched a one-day tour, which promotes ecological and environmental protection knowledge to citizens through low-carbon practice cases." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Bosnia and Herzegovina expat "I've come to Zhongshan Canvest Environment Education Base, which is located in the waste comprehensive treatment facility in Waisha Village, Shenwan Township. From the outside, it's hard t

Dust storm hits southern Mongolia

STORY: Dust storm hits southern Mongolia DATELINE: March 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dust storm STORYLINE: A heavy dust storm hit the southern Mongolian province of Umnugovi on Wednesday, causing low visibility on roads. The storm is expected to continue in the province in the coming days, with wind speed expected to reach 18-24 meters per second, according to the country's meteorology and environmental monitoring agency. Located in the Gobi Desert region of southern Mongolia, Umnugovi is one of the provinces most affected by desertification. More than 70 percent of the province's total territory had been somehow affected by desertification and land degradation, according to the provincial governor's office. In 2021, Mongolia launched a national campaign initiated by President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh to plant a billion trees by 2030 to combat climate change and desertification. As part of the campaign, Umnugovi set a target of planting at le

Dust storm hits SE Mongolian province

STORY: Dust storm hits SE Mongolian province DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of dust storm in Mongolia STORYLINE: A dust storm hit the southeastern Mongolian province of Dornogovi on Friday, causing low visibility on roads. The unstable weather is expected to prevail during the weekend, the provincial weather monitoring agency said in a statement. Dornogovi, located in the Gobi Desert region of southern Mongolia, is one of the provinces most affected by desertification. Around 90 percent of the province's total territory had been somehow affected by desertification and land degradation, according to the provincial governor's office. In 2021, Mongolia launched a national campaign initiated by President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh to plant a billion trees by 2030 to combat climate change and desertification, in which Dornogovi set a target of planting at least 20 million trees. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator.

Mongolia plants over 10 mln trees in 1 year to combat desertification

STORY: Mongolia plants over 10 mln trees in 1 year to combat desertification DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mongolia's tree-planting campaign STORYLINE: Mongolia has planted a total of 10.2 million trees across the country since the launch of its national tree-planting campaign "Billion Trees" last year. Among the total planted trees, 1.3 million have been planted in and near the national capital Ulan Bator, which is home to over half of the country's population, local media reported on Monday, citing the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. In October 2021, Mongolia launched the nationwide tree-planting campaign as the country's president Ukhnaa Khurelsukh told the United Nations General Assembly that the campaign aims to plant at least a billion trees by 2030 to combat desertification. By the target year, the campaign is projected to increase the country's forest coverage to at least 9 percent and reduce carbon emissions

Clean energy vehicle development contributes to China's green efforts

STORY: Clean energy vehicle development contributes to China's green efforts DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: JINZHONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of methanol trucks 2. various of gas station 3. various of Methanol Automobile Industrial Park in Shanxi Province 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAO CHUNDE, Professor at Tianjin University 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SONG ZHAOHUAN, CBO, Geely New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group 6. various of traffic 7. various of solar panels and wind turbines STORYLINE: Since China announced its aim to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060, it has made great efforts to meet the target. One of the latest clean energy progress came from the country's coal-rich Shanxi Province. Chinese carmaker Geely delivered methanol hybrid sedans to the market in Jinzhong city at the end of August this year. Methanol, widely considered a clean and sustainable fuel, can greatly reduce harmful emissions and help imp

Hiking fuel prices lead to rising sales of electric vehicles in Nepal

STORY: Hiking fuel prices lead to rising sales of electric vehicles in Nepal DATELINE: June 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the electric vehicles STORYLINE: Electric vehicles make up only a tiny part of vehicle sales in Nepal for the moment, but increasing fuel prices are fueling growing interest in this green mode of transport. The policies for electric vehicles have become a hot topic in national politics in Nepal, as the South Asian country has set a target of electrifying 90% of all private passenger vehicles and 60% of all four-wheeler public passenger vehicles for sale by 2030. In Nepal, petrol is now priced at 170 Nepali rupees per liter, and diesel and kerosene at 153 rupees per liter, and high prices are prompting people to choose electric vehicles instead. Speaking to Xinhua, some residents in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, voiced their readiness to turn to electric vehicles. Not only individuals are switching to electric vehicles, but also

Canada details new climate plan to cut emissions by 2030

STORY: Canada details new climate plan to cut emissions by 2030 DATELINE: March 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Ottawa CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking 2. various of Minister Guillbeault making the statement 3. various of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking STORYLINE: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday announced the release of the country's 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, aiming to reach its new climate target of cutting emissions by 40 percent below the 2005 levels by 2030. The ambitious plan, including 9.1 billion Canadian dollars (7.28 billion U.S. dollars) in new investments to cut pollution and grow the economy, will put Canada on track toward the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, Trudeau said at the Globe Forum sustainability conference in Vancouver. "Taking real climate action that is not only ambitious, but also achievable, is key to building a strong economy in the 21st century. With the additional measure

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Photo taken March 26, 2016, at Ueno Park in Tokyo shows tourists from Sweden viewing cherry blossoms. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the country now aims to welcome 40 million foreign visitors annually by 2020 -- double the previous target -- and 60 million by 2030. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Photo taken March 30, 2016, at Ueno Park in Tokyo shows tourists from the United States viewing cherry blossoms. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the country now aims to welcome 40 million foreign visitors annually by 2020 -- double the previous target -- and 60 million by 2030. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Photo taken March 26, 2016, at Ueno Park in Tokyo shows tourists from Australia viewing cherry blossoms. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the country now aims to welcome 40 million foreign visitors annually by 2020 -- double the previous target -- and 60 million by 2030. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Photo taken March 26, 2016, at Ueno Park in Tokyo shows tourists from Argentina viewing cherry blossoms. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the country now aims to welcome 40 million foreign visitors annually by 2020 -- double the previous target -- and 60 million by 2030. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) speaks at a government tourism vision meeting in Tokyo on March 30, 2016. Japan now aims to welcome 40 million foreign visitors annually by 2020 -- double the previous target -- and 60 million by 2030, Abe said. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Visitors crowd the arrival lobby of Narita airport near Tokyo on March 30, 2016. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that day the country now aims to welcome 40 million foreign visitors annually by 2020 -- double the previous target -- and 60 million by 2030. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Visitors crowd the arrival lobby of Narita airport near Tokyo on March 30, 2016. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that day the country now aims to welcome 40 million foreign visitors annually by 2020 -- double the previous target -- and 60 million by 2030. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan eyes increasing marine engineers to 10,000 by 2030

Japan eyes increasing marine engineers to 10,000 by 2030

The Japan Coast Guard conducts a drill in Tokyo Bay to simulate seizure of a vessel with terrorists on board, on July 20, 2015. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe revealed the same day a target of quintupling the number of engineers involved in the development of marine resources to about 10,000 by 2030. (Pool photo by Tokyo Shimbun)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Abe aims to quintuple engineers in marine resource development

Abe aims to quintuple engineers in marine resource development

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe makes a speech at a ceremony commemorating Japan's Marine Day holiday on July 20, 2015, in Tokyo. Abe announced at the ceremony a target of quintupling the number of engineers engaged in the development of marine resources by 2030. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan explains 26% emission cut goal at Bonn climate work group

Japan explains 26% emission cut goal at Bonn climate work group

Representatives of Japan (C) explain the government's target of slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 26% from the 2013 level by 2030 at Bonn Climate Change Conference's working group meeting on June 9, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan raises 2030 emissions reduction target to 46%

Japan raises 2030 emissions reduction target to 46%

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (L) attends an anti-global warming government task force meeting in Tokyo on April 22, 2021, unveiling Japan's policy of aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46 percent from fiscal 2013 levels by fiscal 2030. The goal represents a significant increase from Japan's previous commitment for a 26 percent cut.

Japan raises 2030 emissions reduction target to 46%

Japan raises 2030 emissions reduction target to 46%

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga attends an anti-global warming government task force meeting in Tokyo on April 22, 2021, unveiling Japan's policy of aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46 percent from fiscal 2013 levels by fiscal 2030. The goal represents a significant increase from Japan's previous commitment for a 26 percent cut.

Japan raises 2030 emissions reduction target to 46%

Japan raises 2030 emissions reduction target to 46%

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga attends an anti-global warming government task force meeting in Tokyo on April 22, 2021, unveiling Japan's policy of aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46 percent from fiscal 2013 levels by fiscal 2030. The goal represents a significant increase from Japan's previous commitment for a 26 percent cut.