New Zealand scraps ‘burp tax’ on livestock after backlash from farmers
6 months, 1 week ago

New Zealand scraps ‘burp tax’ on livestock after backlash from farmers

Al Jazeera  

Centre-right coalition gov’t says it will focus on ‘practical tools and technology’ to reduce agricultural emissions. New Zealand has scrapped plans for a so-called “burp tax” aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions from sheep and cattle. “That is why we are focused on finding practical tools and technology for our farmers to reduce their emissions in a way that won’t reduce production or exports.” The coalition, which also includes the pro-business ACT New Zealand and populist New Zealand First, said it would invest 400 million New Zealand dollars in the commercialisation of emissions-reduction technology and increase funding for the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre by 50.5 million New Zealand dollars. The previous Labour Party government announced the “world first” levy in 2022 as part of Wellington’s efforts to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Nearly half of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the country’s estimated 10 million cows and 26 million sheep.

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New Zealand scraps plan to monetise livestock's burps, farts, urine
6 months, 1 week ago

New Zealand scraps plan to monetise livestock's burps, farts, urine

Firstpost  

The New Zealand economy is driven by agriculture with around 10 million cattle and 25 million sheep roaming the nation’s pastures. Cattle burps and flatulence emit methane gas while livestock urine leaks nitrous oxide into the atmosphere New Zealand’s centre-right government said Tuesday it is scrapping a scheme to price greenhouse gas emissions from livestock – squelching a so-called burp …

New Zealand wants to tax cow burps (yes, you read that correctly)
1 year, 9 months ago

New Zealand wants to tax cow burps (yes, you read that correctly)

Salon  

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Why a tax on cow burps might not be the best way to fight climate change
1 year, 10 months ago

Why a tax on cow burps might not be the best way to fight climate change

Firstpost  

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New Zealand targets cow burps to help reduce global warming
2 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand targets cow burps to help reduce global warming

Associated Press  

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New Zealand farmers hit streets to protest cow-burp tax plan
2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand farmers hit streets to protest cow-burp tax plan

The Hindu  

Farmers across New Zealand took to the streets on their tractors Thursday to protest government plans to tax cow burps and other greenhouse gas emissions, although the rallies were smaller than many had expected. But some farmers argue the proposed tax would actually increase global greenhouse gas emissions by shifting farming to countries less efficient at making food. We’re painted …

New Zealand farmers hit streets to protest cow-burp tax plan
2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand farmers hit streets to protest cow-burp tax plan

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Farmers across New Zealand took to the streets on their tractors Thursday to protest government plans to tax cow burps and other greenhouse gas emissions, although the rallies were smaller than many had expected. But some farmers argue the proposed tax would actually increase global greenhouse gas emissions by shifting farming to countries less efficient at …

New Zealand farmers protest world’s first livestock ‘burp tax’
2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand farmers protest world’s first livestock ‘burp tax’

Al Jazeera  

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Everything you need to know about New Zealand's controversial cow fart tax
2 years, 2 months ago

Everything you need to know about New Zealand's controversial cow fart tax

Op India  

The farmers of New Zealand are furious as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has proposed to impose a tax on the cows and sheep of the country in an attempt to cut methane emissions. If the proposal passes, New Zealand will become the first country in the world to have a tax system to charge farmers based on the level of …

New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, angering farmers
2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, angering farmers

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s government on Tuesday proposed taxing the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change. Federated Farmers, the industry’s main lobby group, said the plan would “rip the guts out of small-town New Zealand” and see farms replaced with trees. Instead, he said farmers …

New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, angering farmers
2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, angering farmers

The Hindu  

New Zealand's government on October 11 proposed taxing the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change. Federated Farmers, the industry's main lobby group, said the plan would “rip the guts out of small town New Zealand” and see farms replaced with trees. Instead, he said farmers would be …

New Zealand proposes cow, sheep burp tax to curb emissions
2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand proposes cow, sheep burp tax to curb emissions

Al Jazeera  

First in the world levy would come into force in 2025, but farmers say it will destroy food production. New Zealand’s government has proposed taxing the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change. Federated Farmers, the industry’s main lobby group, said the tax would “rip the guts out …

New Zealand angers its farmers by proposing taxing cow burps
2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand angers its farmers by proposing taxing cow burps

NPR  

New Zealand angers its farmers by proposing taxing cow burps Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Baker/AP Mark Baker/AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand's government on Tuesday proposed taxing the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change. Federated Farmers, the industry's main lobby group, said the plan …

Wind power: New Zealand plans to tax farmers for cow and sheep’s burps
2 years, 6 months ago

Wind power: New Zealand plans to tax farmers for cow and sheep’s burps

The Independent  

New Zealand intends to tax the burps of sheep and cattle in an attempt to drive down greenhouse gas emissions. "There is no question that we need to cut the amount of methane we are putting into the atmosphere, and an effective emissions pricing system for agriculture will play a key part in how we achieve that," James Shaw, New …

New Zealand to help pay for cleaner cars to reduce emissions
2 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand to help pay for cleaner cars to reduce emissions

Associated Press  

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