New Zealand unveiled plans to tax greenhouse gas emissions from farm animals in a controversial proposal designed to tackle climate change.
WELLINGTON - New Zealand unveiled plans to tax the greenhouse gas emissions from farm animals in a controversial proposal designed to tackle climate change.Gases naturally emitted by New Zealand's 6.2 million cows are among the country's biggest environmental problems.
Ardern told farmers they should be able to recoup the cost by charging more for climate-friendly products. The government hopes to sign off the proposal by next year and the tax could be introduced in just three years' time.
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