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flag New Zealand named “Fossil of the Day” at COP30 for weakening methane targets and scrapping agricultural methane pricing, despite climate commitments and scientific advice.

flag New Zealand has been named “Fossil of the Day” at COP30 for weakening its methane emissions targets and scrapping plans to price agricultural methane by 2030, despite scientific advice and international climate commitments. flag The move, criticized by environmental groups and experts, undermines the Paris Agreement and the Global Methane Pledge, with officials citing economic concerns and emerging technologies. flag The decision follows pressure from agricultural interests and has drawn international scrutiny over New Zealand’s climate leadership ahead of the summit in Belém, Brazil.

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