Denmark has done what no one else has dared to do: it is the first in the world to tax the harmful emissions of cows

After extensive consultation, the Danish parliament finally voted in favor of a bill that would impose an environmental tax on agriculture after emissions from 2030. This includes methane produced by cows. Denmark has become the first country in the world to tax emissions from agriculture, including methane produced by cows. The proposal was discussed for months by representatives of the government, the industry, trade unions and environmental protection groups, until it was finally voted on by the country's decision-makers. The main goal is for Denmark to transform its agriculture in an environmentally friendly way, so that all actors can be satisfied with it, Interesting Engineering reported. According to the law, from 2030, farmers will have to pay 300 Danish kroner - HUF 16,500 at the current exchange rate - for every ton of mint or carbon dioxide emitted, while this amount will rise to 750 kroner by 2035 - HUF 41,200 at the current exchange rate. The goal is to reduce ...