SNA (Tokyo) — Japan has the second highest plastic pollution per capita. G20 energy and environment ministers met in Karuizawa, Japan June 15-16, 2019 hoping to address this issue. Countries have agreed to a framework with a comprehensive approach to reduce plastics polluting oceans. Japan, which is hosting the G20 summit, says it wants its country to lead the world in reducing marine plastic trash.

Get the feeling that your news services aren’t telling you the whole truth? That’s what happens when they get their operating money from governments and business corporations. SNA relies exclusively upon its subscribers in order to remain fully independent. Please support fearless and progressive media in Japan through Patreon.

Become a Patron!
For breaking news, follow on Twitter @ShingetsuNews