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It was once touted as a miracle solution to Japan's energy problems: creating a "hydrogen society" by sharply ramping up use of the fuel for vehicles, industry and housing. But the country's plan to expand its hydrogen market and slash greenhouse emissions has suffered delays and criticism over the fuel's green credentials. As G7 climate ministers meet this weekend in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo, here are some key points about the strategy: Ambitious plans In 2017, Japan became the first country to devise a national strategy for hydrogen power, aiming to drastically scale up its use by 2030....
