As the Japanese government is about to choose between various carbon scenarios, a poll shows a clear majority for the option most protective of the world's climate.
A survey commissioned by the global conservation organization WWF and other international organizations shows a clear support in the Japanese public for strong action against climate change. By mid-June, the government is due to pick one of six policy scenarios for 2020, ranging from a four percent rise in carbon dioxide emission above a 1990 baseline to a 25 percent cut.
According to the survey, 63 percent of the voters favor the 25 percent reduction scenario.
"The world is watching Japan. The public do want strong targets," comments Masako Konishi of WWF.
The survey also asked whether the respondents believed strong emission targets would strengthen or worsen the country's economy. 61 percent felt strong targets would help the economy.
The respondent group included 976 people. The survey was carried out by US-based Greenberg Quinlan Rosner in May this year. (Photo: Scanpix/AFP)
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