Israel to cut 85% of emissions by mid-century

Israel will cut carbon emissions by 85% from 2015 levels by the middle of the century, its government says.

Its prime minister said the decision would help the country gradually shift to a low-carbon economy.

Targets include cutting the vast majority of emissions from transport, the electricity sector and municipal waste.

But critics want more ambitious targets for renewable energy and bigger economic incentives for change.

The world has already warmed by about 1.2C since the industrial era began, and temperatures will keep rising unless governments around the world make…