Bush's plan to cut emissions far shy of mark: Kamoshita
Environment Minister Ichiro Kamoshita on Friday criticized U.S. President George W. Bush's recently unveiled plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, saying it fell "far short" of expectations. "Frankly, I want the United States to address the issue of global warming in a more proactive fashion," the minister said at a news conference. Kamoshita made no mention of when Japan will announce its own proposal. The minister said he "welcomes" Washington's move to set a specific date by which to lower its emissions, but stressed that the U.S. should "aim even higher."