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Denmark imposes world's first carbon tax on flatulent farm animals
Denmark will tax livestock farmers for the greenhouse gases emitted by their cows, sheep and pigs from 2030, the first country in the world to do so as it targets a major source of methane emissions, one of the most potent gases contributing to global warming.
The aim is to reduce Danish greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from 1990 levels by 2030, said Taxation Minister Jeppe Bruus.
As of 2030, Danish livestock farmers will be taxed $43 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2030. The tax will increase to $108 by 2035. However, because of an income tax deduction of 60%, the actual cost per ton will start at $17.3 and increase to $28 by 2035.
Levels of methane, which is emitted from sources including landfills, oil and natural gas systems and livestock, have increased particularly quickly since 2020. Livestock accounts for about 32% of human-caused methane emissions, says the U.N. Environment Program.
The Danish Society for Nature Conservation, the largest nature conservation and environmental organization in Denmark, described the tax agreement as "a historic compromise."
"We have succeeded in landing a compromise on a CO2 tax, which lays the groundwork for a restructured food industry -– also on the other side of 2030," its head Maria Reumert Gjerding said after the talks in which they took part.
"We will take a big step closer in becoming climate neutral in 2045," Bruus said, adding Denmark "will be the first country in the world to introduce a real CO2 tax on agriculture" and hoped other countries would follow suit.
https://www.foxnews.com/world/denmark-imposes-worlds-first-carbon-tax-flatulent-farm-animals
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Considering the kind of pollution caused by animals due.to production of methane,this action might actually help reduce methane pollution.
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It's encouraging to see innovative solutions aimed at achieving climate goals
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This is a great approach. This policy innovation will incentivize sustainable farming practices and facilitate the transition towards more environmentally responsible food production systems, potentially yielding benefits in terms of reduced emissions, improved environmental stewardship, and a more sustainable food supply.
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@walter_lungayi The plan is elaborate and will seek to reduce emissions in a great way.
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Farmers might be forced to switch to other businesses, to reduce their emissions to avoid paying the tax.
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@zelda_ninga_442 let's await how this pans out
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This is a welcome policy that will aid in reducing carbon emissions and create a clean environment in Denmark and beyond.
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Good policy by Canada.This will sure help in greenhouse gas reduction
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Great! This is an innovative policy that sets an important precedent.👏
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@gorffly_mokua With this kind of policy there'd be less carbon emissions.
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That's a forward thinking approach to tackling agriculture's environmental impact.
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@princess_nel_268 Absolutely!
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@princess_nel_268 well articulated !
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the success of such a tax will depend on its implementation, balancing environmental goals with agricultural sustainability, and providing support to farmers during the transition.
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@peter_karanga Hope they have strategic measures to ensure this is effectively implemented.
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@peter_karanga I agree 💯
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@peter_karanga Yes farmers need to be supported in changing their way of farming to transition to more sustainable farming methods.
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@peter_karanga true
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@peter_karanga Very true
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@peter_karanga You posted this twice!....