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First in the world: A tax is imposed on gas emissions in livestock

By admin, Kasım 21, 2024

First in the world: A tax is imposed on gas emissions in livestock





First in the world: A tax is imposed on gas emissions in livestock



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Denmarkis preparing to implement the world’s first tax on agricultural emissions. This new regulation includes the protection of farm animals, especially cows and pigs. methane emissions It targets (gas emissions). After months of negotiations, a final agreement was reached with the support of the country’s major political parties, farmers, industry representatives, unions and environmental groups.

Taxation per ton

From 2030, Danish farmers 300 kroner for each tonne of methane released (about $43) will pay. This amount will be gradually increased to 750 crowns by 2035. Methane emissions will be calculated based on carbon dioxide equivalent and the livestock sector will be directly affected by this regulation.

Denmark’s Minister of Environment and Climate, Jeppe Bruus, emphasized that this regulation is just the beginning and said: “We are faced with a huge task: We must bring life back to our fjords by converting a significant part of our agricultural land into forests and natural habitats,” he said.

60 percent of Denmark is agricultural land




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In addition, the government’s goals include reducing nitrogen pollution. According to the agreement, it is planned to reduce annual nitrogen emissions by 13,780 tons by 2027. Within the scope of the agreement, Denmark aims to improve its nature and increase biodiversity. 250,000 hectares of new forest field will be created. Additionally, 140,000 hectares of peat land currently used as agricultural land will be converted into natural habitats. Denmark, Approximately 60% of its surface area is agricultural land It is one of the countries with the most agriculture in the world.

Lars Aagaard, Danish Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities, said this agreement: “A step showing Denmark’s determination in the climate fight” He described it as. Aagaard pointed out the importance of broad political consensus, as well as the inclusion of sectors and environmental groups that will be affected by the regulation, and said, “We can benefit from this type of cooperation worldwide.”

Approximately 14 percent of Turkey’s total greenhouse gas emissions originate from the agricultural sector. Agriculture, forestry and land use sectors contribute 13 percent to 21 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The majority of this contribution comes from animal husbandry.

























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