Why are Denmark’s cows being taxed for global warming?

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00:00Denmark�s cattle are in the line of fire as the country has imposed the world�s first

00:09carbon tax on livestock emissions. Methane, largely produced by livestock flatulence,

00:16traps 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide over 20 years, making it a critical focus

00:24in the climate battle. Starting in 2030, Danish farmers will pay 300 kroner or 100 dirhams

00:32per ton of methane emissions, increasing to 250 dirhams by 2035. The tax is expected to

00:40impact farmers significantly. Methane emissions are under global scrutiny

00:46for their big role in climate change. They account for about 25% of global warming caused

00:53by greenhouse gases. Countries like New Zealand and Ireland are also considering similar taxes

01:00as part of international climate commitments. Farmers, however, are bracing for economic

01:06fallout. Critics argue the tax could drive up costs and lead to job losses in agriculture,

01:12especially in a country where 60% of the land is cultivated. Supporters of the tax say Denmark

01:20has ambitious plans to reshape its landscape. By restoring peatlands and planting thousands

01:26of hectares of forest, Denmark aims to create natural carbon sinks and boost the biodiversity.

01:34Denmark�s methane tax sets a precedent in the fight against climate change. But there

01:39is a long distance to cover. Its success depends on balancing environmental progress with economic

01:47stability. As other nations watch closely, the question looms. Will this bold experiment

01:54pave the way for a greener future or expose the cost of going too far too fast?