Japan's next leader has promised a big cut in greenhouse gas emissions, saying he will aim for a 25% reduction by 2020 compared to 1990 levels.
Yukio Hatoyama is due to take over as prime minister on 16 September, after a resounding election victory in August.
His announcement is part of his Democratic Party's assertive policy on green issues. His predecessor, Taro Aso, had pledged cuts of only 8%.
Japan will present its new target at December's climate talks in Copenhagen.
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