New Zealand revises methane targets, drawing climate criticism

lefigaro.fr (French)

New Zealand has significantly lowered its methane emission reduction targets, drawing accusations of climate denial from environmental groups. The new plan aims for a 14-24% reduction by 2050, down from the previous 24-47% target. The government cites risks to farming operations and plans to invest in emission-reducing technologies instead of agricultural methane taxes. Environmentalists criticize the move as a "Trump-like" reversal, while the agricultural sector welcomes the change, calling previous targets "madness."


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