Climate Change Commission reveals existing ag practices to lower NZ's agriculture-driven methane emissions, urging stronger regulation and reduced cattle numbers.

Climate Change Commission Chairperson, Rod Carr, debunks the idea that New Zealand farmers must wait for new technologies to reduce emissions. The commission's first scrutiny report reveals existing practices in agriculture that can lower greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane. The dairy industry, New Zealand's largest methane emitter, contributes significantly to the country's overall emissions. A new report, 'Methane Imperative', suggests stronger government regulation and reducing cattle numbers to tackle global methane emissions, which are at their highest and rising faster than ever. Greenpeace Aotearoa urges the government to support farmers in transitioning to more ecological and plant-based farming practices.

July 31, 2024
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