Japan has started a new program to help fight climate change. The program is called an emissions trading system. Under this system, companies can buy and sell permits to release carbon into the air. Companies that emit less can sell their extra permits to companies that emit more. This creates a financial reason for businesses to reduce their pollution. The government hopes the system will help Japan cut its carbon emissions over time.
Climate supporters are happy that Japan is taking this step. They say any action on climate is good action. However, some experts say the program has a big problem. The limits on emissions are too easy for companies to meet. Critics call this a paper tiger - something that looks powerful but has no real strength. They worry the program will not help the planet much.
Sources: japantimes.co.jp / reuters.com
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. started | a. action |
| 2. program | b. pollution |
| 3. fight | c. Earth |
| 4. emissions | d. simple |
| 5. extra | e. system |
| 6. hopes | f. surplus |
| 7. step | g. began |
| 8. limits | h. combat |
| 9. easy | i. restrictions |
| 10. planet | j. wants |
1.g 2.e 3.h 4.b 5.f 6.j 7.a 8.i 9.d 10.c