Report on Kyoto ratification and Japan's economy - Early action is beneficial to Japanese economy (Nov. 2001)

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1. Since 1990 Japan’s CO2 emissions have increased in spite of decreased production
2. Emissions increase since 1990 is due to inadequate countermeasures
3. Japan’s future emissions projections are based on excessive estimates
4. Since the 1970’s oil crisis, energy saving efforts has been similar for most countries
5. Japan’s industrial sector energy efficiency is about the same as that of other countries
6. Achieve buildings, households and services and transport sector reductions by implementing appropriate policies
7. The base year being in the height of the bubble period is advantageous for Japan
8. Is the theory about "special circumstances" for the UK and Germany being advantageous for the EU really true?

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Japan Should Quickly Ratify the Kyoto Protocol! (57.9KB)