Last month, Denmark officially became the first country to tax livestock emissions, including methane produced by cows and pigs.
Dubbed the “fart tax” by waggish critics, the levy is part of the Green Tripartite Agreement, a policy hammered out over months of negotiations between farmers, industry representatives, and environmental groups.
Starting in 2030, Danish farmers will be charged 300 kroner (US$43; £34) per tonne of methane, escalating to a hefty 750 kroner by 2035.
The measure, intended to curb agricultural greenhouse gases, has sparked widespread debate. Advocates hail it as a landmark step in tackling climate change, while detractors argue it’s an unnecessary burden on farmers already struggling with rising costs....
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