Japan approves new climate, energy and industry policies through 2040

FILE - A chimney is seen at Japan's Keihin Industrial Zone as Mount Fuji looms in the background on Jan. 24, 2022. Japan set fresh climate targets on Feb.18, 2025, pledging to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 60% in fiscal 2035 from 2013 levels, the environment ministry said.

Japan's government approved on Tuesday new targets to cut the country's greenhouse gas emissions through 2040, alongside a revised energy plan and an updated industrial policy for the same period.