Japan given 2nd "Fossil" award over no change in coal push english.kyodonews.net

The second fossil award also recognized Japan's failure to upgrade its goal to cut heat-trapping gas emissions under the 2015 Paris climate agreement.
He pointed out Tokyo has reduced greenhouse gas emissions for five years in a row, claiming only two countries -- Japan and Britain -- among the Group of Seven major economies achieved that.
The environment minister said Japan is "taking concrete actions towards decarbonization" but they are "overshadowed by the criticism on our coal policy."
He went on to say, "I came to Madrid to change that perception...We are fully committed and Japan will deliver."
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